SYSCO Imperial 6520795 1/5# FRUIT MIX CHUNKS 3/4" 130249 & 130250 BEST BY 9/15/12 & 9/16/12, UPC# 1007 4865393314.

G.o. Fresh recalled SYSCO Imperial 6520795 1/5# FRUIT MIX CHUNKS 3/4" 130249 & 130250 BEST BY 9/15/12 & 9/16/12, UPC# 1007 4865393314. in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Sep 13, 2012.

The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "G.O. Fresh in Minnesota is voluntarily recalling specific cut items that contain cantaloupe, which has been recalled by DFI Marketing, Inc. due to potential Salmonella contamination." Salmonella is one of the most common causes of U.S. foodborne illness, with symptoms that typically appear within six hours to six days of exposure.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and Wisconsin." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Minneapolis, MN. The recall covers 721 TOTAL CASES FOR ALL PRODUCTS of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Oct 17, 2012), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.