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A Florida fruit and vegetable distributor has recalled thousands of melons due to a potential risk of salmonella contamination, and now the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning of an increased risk.
The recall was first initiated last month, but the FDA upgraded it to Class I on April 20, meaning consuming the affected melon could lead to serious health consequences or death.
Ayco Farms Inc., based in Pompano Beach, Florida, has recalled 8,302 boxes of fruit, according to an FDA enforcement report updated earlier this week.
Although the recalled melons are no longer sold in stores, the FDA’s upgrade underlines an ongoing risk. Consumers who purchased the fruit earlier this year may still have it in the freezer, where contamination could persist.
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According to an enforcement report published by the FDA, more than 8,000 boxes of whole melons have been recalled. (iStock / iStock)
The recalled fruit was sold in cardboard boxes containing between six and 12 melons, packaged in food-grade bags, and distributed to retailers in California, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania.
Ayco Farms said in a news release that the recall noted in the FDA enforcement report is no longer active.
“The list reflects a previously completed, voluntary recall of fresh whole melons distributed between December 12, 2025 and January 16, 2026 due to ‘potential’ Salmonella contamination,” according to a press release.
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According to the produce company, the affected fruit was distributed to retailers between December 12, 2025 and January 16, 2026. (Getty/Getty Images)
“The recall was initiated earlier this year out of an abundance of caution in coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. On March 24, 2026, Ayco Farms issued formal notices to its customers, as agreed to with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as part of the recall’s standard reporting process.”
This recall follows an earlier melon recall in 2024, when Arizona-based Eagle Produce LLC recalled 224 cases of whole melons sold under the Kandy brand, according to an FDA report at the time.
A man goes shopping. (iStock / iStock)
There have been no reports of illness from consuming the affected melons, but the FDA warns that salmonella can be fatal for certain age groups.
Consumers who purchased the recalled melons are encouraged to immediately discard the products.
