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T.M. Kovacevich International, Inc. Recalls Cantaloupe Because of Possible
Health Risk
Contact:
T.M. Kovacevich International, Inc.
(215) 336-3160

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Philadelphia, PA -- March 25, 2008 --- T.M.
Kovacevich International, Inc. of Philadelphia, PA is recalling cantaloupes
which it purchased from Agropecuaria Montelibano, a Honduran grower and
packer, because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") has
determined, based on current information, that cantaloupe fruit from this
company has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism
which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children,
frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy
persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may
be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances,
infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the
bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections
(i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The recalled product was distributed to wholesalers and processors in
Georgia, Florida, Massachusetts and New Jersey, and may have reached
consumers through grocery stores, restaurants, or other similar channels.
Whole cantaloupe fruits subject to this recall carry a "Mike's Melons"
sticker or may be unlabeled because this sticker has fallen off. Whole
cantaloupe fruits subject to this recall were sold in boxes marked with the
following text: "Cantaloupe, Mike's Melons, Produce of Honduras, Grown,
Packed and Shipped by Agropecuaria Montelibano, San Lorenzo, Valle,
Honduras".

We are unaware to date of any illnesses that may be associated with any
cantaloupes sold by our company.

This recall has been initiated based on the FDA's determination, based on
current information, that cantaloupe fruit from the referenced grower/packer
appears to be associated with a Salmonella Litchfield outbreak in the United
States and Canada.

Consumers who have recently bought whole cantaloupes from this specific
grower and packer should destroy these products immediately. Consumers with
questions may contact George Manos of T.M. Kovacevich International, Inc. at
(215) 336-3160.





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