Cantaloupe Salmonella Lawsuit

Whole fresh and pre-cut cantaloupes have been linked to a deadly outbreak of Salmonella, with at least 6 deaths and over 400 illnesses reported in 44 states.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Salmonella induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was diagnosed with Salmonella after eating recalled cantaloupes, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Defective Cantaloupe Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

Cantaloupe Linked to Deadly Salmonella Outbreak

In November 2023, health officials warned people not to eat certain whole, fresh cantaloupes from Mexico after a deadly outbreak of Salmonella was reported in dozens of states. The cantaloupes were sold nationwide under the “Malichita” and “Rudy” brand-names.

How Many People Got Sick?

As of January 19, 2024, a total of 407 cases of Salmonella have been reported from 44 states, with the most recent illness reported on December 25, 2023, according to the CDC Outbreak Advisory. At least 6 people died and 158 people were hospitalized due to a severe illness.

Canada Reports Dozens of Illnesses from Cantaloupe

Health Canada has also reported dozens of illnesses from cantaloupe. As of November 24, there were 63 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella in Canada between mid-October and mid-November 2023. At least 17 people were hospitalized, including one person who died.

Cantaloupes Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Multiple recalls have been issued for cantaloupes after a deadly outbreak of Salmonella in the U.S. and Canada. The recalls include:

• Whole fresh cantaloupe with stickers labeled as “Malichita” or “Rudy” or “4050” and “Product of Mexico / produit du Mexique”
• Crown Jewels Produce — Sent boxes of cantaloupe to retailers and wholesalers labeled as “Malachita / Z Farms”
• Trufresh (Sofia Produce)
• Pacific Trellis

The recall also includes pre-cut cantaloupe and secondary products that were made with the recalled cantaloupe, such as:

• ALDI cantaloupe, cut cantaloupe, and pineapple spears in clamshell packages with best-by dates between October 27 and October 31
• Vinyard cantaloupe chunks and cubes, fruit mixes, melon medleys, and fruit cups
• Freshness Guaranteed cantaloupe chunks, melon mix, fruit blend, bowls, fruit trays, mixed fruit; and RaceTrac fruit medley sold in IN, MI, OH, KY, NC, TN, VA, IL, TX, LA
• Kwik Trip: Fresh-cut fruit cups and trays containing cantaloupe with sell-by dates of November 4, 2023, through December 3, 2023 at Kwik Trip, Kwik Star, Stop-N-Go, Tobacco Outlet Plus Grocery, and Tobacco Outlet Plus convenience stores in the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, Illinois, and South Dakota.
• Bix Produce (Created Fresh! cantaloupe, Grab ‘N Go Fruit Cups, etc.)
• GHGA (Sprouts Farmers Market, Trader Joe’s, Kroger)
• Cut Fruit Express (Caribou Coffee Fruit Mix)
• TGD Cuts, LLC
• And more

Signs & Symptoms of Salmonella

The symptoms of a Salmonella infection typically start 6 to 73 hours after eating contaminated food, and last for 4 to 7 days. The symptoms may include:

• fever
• chills
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• headache
• abdominal cramps

Do I have a Cantaloupe Salmonella Lawsuit?

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Salmonella induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was diagnosed with Salmonella after eating recalled cantaloupes, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Defective Cantaloupe Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

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