Popular Fruit Recalled In Missouri Poses Potentially 'Serious' Health Risk

A popular fruit sold in Missouri has been recalled due to potential for posing a "serious and sometimes fatal" health risk.

Eagle Produce LLC issued a recall of 224 cases of whole cantaloupe sold in various retail supermarkets in five states under the brand "KANDY" after it was determined the melons could potentially be contaminated with salmonella, according to a recall notice shared September 6 by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration .

The cantaloupe was distributed to stores in Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Texas and Virginia between August 13 and 17, and features a red and white sticker with KANDY written on top alongside the UPC number code 4050. According to the FDA, no other products are included in the recall.

Per the FDA website, salmonella could cause "serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems." Symptoms often include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, but more severe illnesses, such as arterial infections and endocarditis, could occur in rare circumstances.

Anyone who has purchased the affected product is urged to throw it out. As of September 6, no illnesses have been reported as a result of the recall.

For more information and to see the product label, visit fda.gov .