Recall issued for precut cantaloupe, watermelon, melon mixes at Kroger stores

CINCINNATI (WISH) – Precut cantaloupe, watermelon and melon mixes sold in select Kroger, Jay C, Owen’s and Pay Less stores in Indiana and Michigan are being recalled, the grocer announced Friday.

A strain of Salmonella Adelaide may be in the melon. 

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, Salmonella infections most often cause mild to severe gastroenteritis and severe invasive infections, both which are potentially life-threatening.

On Thursday, the CDC and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration informed The Kroger Co. that multiple illnesses have been reported in connection with the outbreak, and a third-party supplier is cooperating with the investigation. 

The reported illness onset ended May 28. Although the shelf life of the melon is limited, Kroger said ti issued the alert out of an abundance of caution. A complete list of the affected products was listed on the Kroger website.

Customers who purchased the melon from the company’s Indiana and Michigan store locations should not consume them and return them to a store for a full refund or replacement.

Customers who have questions may contact Kroger at 1-800-576-4377.