If you became ill after eating cantaloupe in early 2026, you can ask our lawyers to review whether your illness may fit this outbreak, including fruit bought loose, cut into a fruit cup, or served at a restaurant.
FDA linked 70 Salmonella Newport illnesses in 25 states to cantaloupe imported from Guatemala. Its traceback identified Ayco Farms Inc. of Pompano Beach, Florida as a common supplier. That finding doesn’t establish where contamination occurred or which company is legally responsible.
Which Cantaloupe Was Involved?
Ayco Farms recalled 8,302 cartons of Ayco brand whole cantaloupe on March 24, 2026. The recalled cartons went to California, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. Those are distribution states, not a list of the states where people became ill. The recalled-product details contain the carton size and lot codes.
You may never have seen an Ayco label if someone else cut or served the melon. Tell us where you ate it and approximately when. Available receipts, restaurant orders, loyalty-card histories, and health-department contacts may help investigate the connection.
What Is Known About the Illnesses?
FDA reported the outbreak over by May 13 and closed its investigation in August 2026. It hasn’t published the illness-onset dates, the names of the 25 states, or hospitalization and death counts.
FDA said the imported melons were likely past their shelf life and no longer on the market. Its notice found no apparent ongoing risk and didn’t recommend avoiding cantaloupe generally. The recall ended May 1, 2026.
Can I Bring a Cantaloupe Salmonella Lawsuit?
A claim may involve a supplier, distributor, store, or restaurant, depending on the evidence. Our Salmonella lawyers can review your illness, possible cantaloupe exposure, medical costs, and missed work to assess whether a claim is supportable.
You don’t need to have kept the fruit or its packaging to ask for a review.