100 people sick in salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melon sold at Target, Walmart, elsewhere
Nearly 100 people from nine states have gotten sick in a salmonella outbreak.
Pre-cut melon sold at Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Walmart, Trader Joe’s and other stores is now being voluntarily recalled due to the possibility of salmonella contamination.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration made the announcement Friday.
The recalled products include pre-cut watermelon, honeydew melon and cantaloupe.
They were packaged in clear, plastic clamshell containers and sold under various brands.
They were distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.