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Raley's recall tainted cantaloupes
by Jamie Anderson - October 19, 2009 - comments
Grocery chain recalled 1120 cartons of cantaloupe after routine testing established the presence of salmonella in the fruit
Los Angeles, CA, October 19 -- Raley's, the grocery chain in Northern California, has recalled several hundred cartons of Del Monte brand of cantaloupe, after scheduled testing detected salmonella in the fruit.
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) confirmed that the West Sacramento-based grocery chain had, of its own accord, recalled 1,120 cartons cantaloupe suspecting the fruit to be contaminated.
The alert was issued by the CDPH to warn the consumers who still had the affected cantaloupe in their possession.
Saul Cardona, assistant produce manager, confirmed, “Yes we did take them off the shelves … when we got a call from corporate.”
The affected cantaloupe were sold during the first half of October, primarily at the Nob Hill Foods in south Salinas, Bel Air and Food Sources stores in Nevada and Northern California.
The Raley's stores had removed the cantaloupes off the shelves as early as Oct. 16. The Salinas store has provided fliers at its fruit display elucidating the recall.
The organism salmonella can, at times, lead to fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and people with weakened immune systems. The symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
So far, no reports of illnesses have been reported due to the Raley's cantaloupes.
Cent percent refund offered
Consumers who have purchased the cantaloupe have been advised to immediately discard the fruit. They also have the option of visiting the place of purchase and exchanging the recalled fruit for a full refund.
Shoppers with questions can contact Raley’s Consumer Affairs, 1-800-925-9989, or e-mail to: feedback@raleys.com. In Salinas, consumers can reach Raley’s at l 831-758-8481 or 831-443-1123.
Raley’s and its CSR activities
Founded in 1935 and headquartered in West Sacramento, California, the Raley's Supermarkets, also known as Raley's Family of Fine Stores, is a privately owned supermarket chain of 130 stores.
The company shares unique relationship with local growers, which enables it to offer the very best fruits and vegetables to the final customers.
As a part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), the retailer initiated a new exhaust filtration system in its trucks to make them the cleanest Class 8 Diesel trucks in day-to-day operation.
The company also organizes a Flu Shot clinic wherein employees and customers get flu vaccinations. Pneumonia shots are also provided periodically.