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Ayco Farms Recalls 8,302 Cantaloupes Over Salmonella Concerns

4/22/2026

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Ayco Farms Inc. recalled 8,302 cartons of cantaloupes due to potential Salmonella, affecting shipments to California, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania.
On March 24, the recall was initiated as a precaution because all product samples tested negative for Salmonella.
Cantaloupes were distributed December 12, 2025, to January 16, 2026, and were past shelf life.
The FDA classified the recall as Class I.
Symptoms of Salmonella include fever and diarrhea.

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Ayco Farms Inc. recalled 8,302 cartons of cantaloupes due to potential Salmonella, affecting shipments to California, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania.
On March 24, the recall was initiated as a precaution because all product samples tested negative for Salmonella.
Cantaloupes were distributed December 12, 2025, to January 16, 2026, and were past shelf life.
The FDA classified the recall as Class I.
Symptoms of Salmonella include fever and diarrhea.