*UPDATE* July 26th.
According to the latest update from the CDC, this outbreak seems to be over. There were 77 people reported infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella from 9 states. 36 people were hospitalized and no deaths were reported.
You can check CDC updates here.
June 19th
This relates to US consumers Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Iowa, Kentucky and Tennessee, and relates to fresh cut watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, and fresh-cut fruit medley products.
Recalled products were sold in clear, plastic clamshell containers at Costco, Jay C, Kroger, Payless, Owen’s, Sprouts, Trader Joe’s, Walgreens, Walmart, and Whole Foods/Amazon.
Do not eat recalled products. Check your fridge and freezer for them and throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. If you don’t remember where you bought pre-cut melon, don’t eat it and throw it away.
So far - 70 people infected with the outbreak strain have been reported. 31 people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
Link to CDC website for more details here
