Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Cantaloupe And Honeydew Melons Recalled

{Charleston, West Virginia}...State Agriculture Commissioner Gus Douglass warned consumers Tuesday that West Virginia is included in an expanded recall of cantaloupe and honeydew melons due to concerns about possible listeria contamination. Douglass says Burch Equipment of North Carolina issued an earlier recall on cantaloupe that didn't include West Virginia. But, the company is expanding the recall to include all of this season's cantaloupe and honeydew melons that may remain on the market. The produce was sold to distributors between June 23rd and July 27th in 18 states. The melons may have been distributed further to retail stores, restaurants and food service facilities.