US – Two More Recalls – Listeria monocytogenes – Cantaloupes and Potato Salad

Food Poisoning Bulletin 

Food Lion has pulled cantaloupe from 463 Food Lion and Reid’s store locations throughout The Southeast because they are possibly contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious, sometimes fatal infections.  The melons were produced by Burch Equipment LLC  of N.C. which announced a recall on July 28 after a random sample tested positive for Listeria. No illnesses have been reported with this recall.

Food Safety News

The Rhode Island Department of Health has warned Target customers not to eat certain deli salad items under the Market Pantry and Archer Farms brand names, as they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been linked to this recall.

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