Class I — Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Whole Cantaloupe. Both unlabeled and labeled "MIDWEST BEST" PRODUCE INC. Recalled by Chamberlain Farms Inc. Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Date: August 16, 2012
Company: Chamberlain Farms Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Food)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Chamberlain Farms Inc. directly.

If you believe you have experienced symptoms related to this recall, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Affected Products

Whole Cantaloupe. Both unlabeled and labeled "MIDWEST BEST" PRODUCE INC. HOMEGROWN CANTALOUPE #4319 PRODUCT OF THE USA

Quantity: 222,172

Why Was This Recalled?

Chamberlain Farm Produce, Inc., of Owensville, Indiana, is voluntarily recalling all of its cantaloupes from the 2012 growing season that may remain in the marketplace. This recall is occurring because of concern some that cantaloupes may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with

Where Was This Sold?

Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa with further shipment including Tennessee, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Counties involved include Vanderburgh, Warrick, Gibson, and Dubois County, Indiana, and Wabash County,Illinois.

About Chamberlain Farms Inc.

Chamberlain Farms Inc. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Food). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report