Cantaloupe Recall: Thousands of Cantaloupes Sold in 19 States Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk

Thousands of cantaloupes sold in 19 states and DC recalled due to potential salmonella contamination.
Eagle Produce LLC is voluntarily recalling over 6,000 cases of whole cantaloupes.
Cantaloupes were sold between Sept 5-16 at various supermarkets in multiple states.
Customers who purchased recalled cantaloupes should not consume them and dispose of them.
Salmonella causes about 1.35 million infections, 26,500 hospitalizations and 420 deaths annually in the U.S.

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