Liberty Fruit Co Inc DBA Carol's Cuts recalls Carol's Cuts Fruit Tray Ingredients may include Honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple & red grapes. Prepared: Carols Cuts
Carol's Cuts recalls fruit trays that may contain fresh-cut cantaloupe with Salmonella. Consumers should check product dates and contact the company for details.
Lower-risk recall
Fresh-cut cantaloupe positive for Salmonella.
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What happened, in plain English
Carol's Cuts is recalling fruit trays that may contain fresh-cut cantaloupe contaminated with Salmonella. This poses a risk of foodborne illness if eaten. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/13174-carol-s-cuts-fruit-tray-recall-salmonella-in-fresh-cut.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/13174-carol-s-cuts-fruit-tray-recall-salmonella-in-fresh-cut · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1003-2022
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“Carol's Cuts Fruit Tray Recall: Salmonella in Fresh-Cut Cantaloupe.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/13174-carol-s-cuts-fruit-tray-recall-salmonella-in-fresh-cut. Based on FDA recall #F-1003-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1003-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella bacteria can cause food poisoning, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. The contamination occurred during the preparation of fresh-cut cantaloupe.
Who’s affected
People who purchased Carol's Cuts fruit trays with cantaloupe between March 2022 and the best-by dates listed on the packaging. Those who ate the contaminated cantaloupe are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for product labels with 'Carol's Cuts' and the UPC 852193101084. The best-by dates range from March 21, 2022 to March 27, 2022.
- Brand
Carol's Cuts- Product
Carol's Cuts Fruit Tray Ingredients may include Honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple & red grapes. Prepared: Carols Cuts- Category
Food
All 4 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Distributed to retail and military grocery stores, food service, and schools in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1001-2022 | Carol's Cuts Cantaloupe Chunks Ingredients may include cantaloupe Prepared: Carols Cuts 1247 Argentine Blvd, KC KS 66105 Net Weight 8oz, Net Weight 16oz, or Net Weight 32 oz UPC: 85219301001, 852193900151, 852193932152 Best If Used By: 03/23/22, 03/27/22, 03/21/22, 03/23/22, 03/26/22 Product of: HND.; Best If Used By: 03/23/22, 03/27/22, 03/21/22, 03/23/22, 03/26/22 | 360 lbs |
| F-1002-2022 | Carol's Cuts Hawaiian Blend Ingredients may include Honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple, strawberries and blueberries Prepared: Carols Cuts 1247 Argentine Blvd, KC KS 66105 Net Weight 32 oz UPC: 852193321086 Best If Used By: 03/21/22, 03/23/22, 03/24/22, 03/26/22 Product of: USA. CRI & CAN.; Best If Used By: 03/21/22, 03/23/22, 03/24/22, 03/26/22 | 150 lbs |
| F-1003-2022 | Carol's Cuts Fruit Tray Ingredients may include Honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple & red grapes. Prepared: Carols Cuts 1247 Argentine Blvd, KC KS 66105 Net Weight 5lb UPC: 852193101084 Best If Used By: 03/21/22, 03/23/22, 03/27/22 Product of: HND, GT, CR, PER.; Best If Used By: 03/21/22, 03/23/22, 03/27/22 | 120 lbs |
| F-1004-2022 | Carol's Cuts Fruit Medley Ingredients may include Honey, cantaloupe, pine, and grape Prepared: Carols Cuts 1247 Argentine Blvd, KC KS 66105 Net Weight 8oz, Net Weight 16oz UPC: 852193001087, 852193900458 Best If Used By: 03/21/22, 03/23/22, 03/27/22, 03/26/22, 03/24/22 Product of: HND, GT, CR, PER.; Best If Used By: 03/21/22, 03/23/22, 03/27/22, 03/26/22, 03/24/22 | 735 lbs |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Dates
Look for best-by dates on the packaging between March 21, 2022 and March 27, 2022.
Contact Carol's Cuts
Reach out to Carol's Cuts at 1247 Argentine Blvd, KC KS 66105 for more information or to report concerns.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
The product may contain Salmonella, which can cause food poisoning. Do not consume if you have the product.
How can I check if my product is recalled?
Check for the UPC 852193101084 and best-by dates from March 21, 2022 to March 27, 2022.
What should I do if I ate the product?
Contact Carol's Cuts for guidance. They may provide information on food poisoning symptoms and next steps.
Contact Carol's Cuts
We’ve drafted a message you can send Carol's Cuts to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1003-2022 — Carol's Cuts Carol's Cuts Fruit Tray Ingredients may include Honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple & red Hello, I own a Carol's Cuts Fruit Tray Ingredients may include Honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple & red grapes. Prepared: Carols Cuts that is covered by recall F-1003-2022 from Carol's Cuts. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1003-2022 (March 18, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1003-2022 to see it in context.
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