Del Monte cantaloupes sold throughout throughout Northern California and Nevada are being recalled because of potential Salmonella contamination. According to Mercury News, the recalled Del Monte cantaloupes were sold at at Raley’s and at Raley’s subsidiaries: Nob Hill Foods and Food Source.
Salmonella is usually found in food contaminated with animal feces and is a group of bacteria that passes from the feces of people or animals to other people or animals, causing contamination when food is improperly stored or handled and when preparers do not wash their hands or sanitize implements involved in food storage. Salmonella is the most frequently reported cause of food-related outbreaks of stomach illness worldwide. Salmonella poisoning can lead to Reiter’s Syndrome, a difficult-to-treat reactive arthritis characterized by severe joint pain, irritation of the eyes, and painful urination.
The recall was initiated after routine testing detected the Salmonella pathogen in the Del Monte cantaloupe, Mercury News said, citing the California Department of Public Health. The cantaloupes were purchased between October 5 and October 16; consumers can exchange the recalled cantaloupe for full refund, said Mercury News. About 1, 120 cartons of Del Monte cantaloupes are involved in the recall.
Anyone who has eaten the recalled Del Monte cantaloupe and who is experiencing Salmonella symptoms is urged to contact a healthcare provider.
