FDA recall, , High risk
Ayco Farms Fresh Cantaloupe
Fresh Cantaloupe may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Recall ended May 1, 2026. Still check yours.
Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice
What happened
AYCO FARMS INC of Pompano Beach, Florida, recalled Fresh Cantaloupe (Whole, Fresh), brand name Ayco, wrapped in food safe plastic bags packed in corrugated cardboard cartons, due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall began on March 24, 2026, and the product was distributed to California, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania.
The cantaloupes, packed 6-12 melons per box with individual carton count per label, are to be kept refrigerated; store between 36 40 F. The recall covers 8,302 cartons.
What to do
We don't have product-specific instructions for this recall. FDA's general advice for food recalls:
- Return it to the store where you bought it, or throw it away.
- Don't give it to anyone else, such as a food bank, or to a pet.
Is yours affected?
Compare the details below with your product and check the FDA notice to confirm whether it is affected.
Product details
Fresh Cantaloupe (Whole, Fresh), brand name Ayco, wrapped in food safe plastic bags packed in corrugated cardboard cartons;
6-12 melons per box;
individual carton count per label. Keep refrigerated;
store between 36 40¿F.- Lot code
- GC26257
- GC26270
- GC26288
- GC26289
- GC26290
- GC26294
- GC26299
- GC26301
- GC26307
- GC26308
- GC26311
- GC26312
- GC26313
- GC26318
- GC26325
- GC26326
- GC26328
- SCX2601
- SCX2606
- SCX2611
- SCX2614
- SCX2622
- SCX2625
- SCX2629
- SCX2633
- SGC2601
- SGC2602
- SGC2607
Recall details
- Company began the recall
- Sold in
Distributed to Pennsylvania, Florida, California, New York. No foreign distribution and none to government agencies.
- Company
- AYCO FARMS INCPompano Beach, Florida
- Hazard
- Salmonella
- Risk
High risk
There is a reasonable chance that eating it could cause serious health problems or death.
FDA Class I recall · How risk is rated
- Event ID
- 98661
- Recall number
- H-0668-2026
- Quantity recalled
- 8,302 cartons
Timeline
FDA's Enforcement Report is its public list of recalls; FDA adds a recall when it posts it and publishes the list weekly.
Company began the recall
Added to FDA's Enforcement Report
In FDA's weekly enforcement report
Classified by FDA
Listed on Recall Canary
Recall ended
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