Cantaloupe Recalled in Multiple States Over Salmonella Risk—What to Know

Thousands of whole cantaloupes are being recalled in four states due to potential salmonella contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The cantaloupes were produced by Ayco Farms of Pompano Beach, Fla., and wrapped in food-safe plastic bags and packed in corrugated cardboard cartons with 6 to 12 melons per box. A total of 8,302 cartons is affected.

The impacted fruit has lot numbers GC26257, GC26270, GC26288, GC26289, GC26290, GC26294, GC26299, GC26301, GC26307, GC26308, GC26311, GC26312, GC26313, GC26318, GC26325, GC26326, GC26328, SCX2601, SCX2606, SCX2611, SCX2614, SCX2622, SCX2625, SCX2629, SCX2633, SGC2601, SGC2602, and SGC2607.

The cantaloupes were distributed to California, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania, and were sold between December 12, 2025, and January 16, 2026, according to a company press release. The recall was initiated on March 24, but the FDA just upgraded it to Class I, which means the recalled item can "cause serious adverse health consequences or death."

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In the statement, Ayco Farms reports that all product and environmental samples have tested negative for salmonella Newport, and that the company has received zero illness complaints from customers or consumers.

According to the FDA, symptoms of a salmonella infection, such as diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, typically occur within 12 to 72 hours after consuming food contaminated with the bacteria, and the symptoms usually last four to seven days.

Even though the fruit is no longer on store shelves, be sure to check your fridge and freezer for the cantaloupe. While the FDA did not provide specific instructions, the safest option is not to consume it. Instead, throw it out and disinfect any surfaces it may have touched with hot, soapy water.