Precut melon sold in 16 states recalled in the midst of a Salmonella outbreak

A voluntary recall of some pre-cut melons was ordered after 93 people were infected with salmonella in nine states, health officials said.

Caito Foods LLC, based in Indianapolis, advised the public Friday to get rid of its products containing watermelon, honeydew melon and cantaloupe. The company's recall notice follows the health authorities that linked the fruits to a strain of salmonella. The epidemic remains under study.

The company issued a similar recall last June after another epidemic sickened 60 people in five states. A spokesman for the company did not immediately respond to a request for comment Sunday.

The latest recalled fruit products were packaged in clear plastic containers and distributed by retailers such as Trader Joes, Kroger, Target, Walmart and Amazon / Whole Foods, the US Food and Drug Administration announced.

The complete list of products and retailers is visible here.

Fruit related diseases were reported Friday in Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin. Of the patients, 23 people were hospitalized, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

The fruit-based products have been distributed in the following 16 states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia. 39, West and Wisconsin.

"Because it's possible that products remain on store shelves, this reminder concerns both retailers and consumers," the FDA said in a statement. "Consumers should not consume the product and should immediately eliminate any remaining product."

If the origin of the products is not known, it is advised to the public to throw it for security.

The duration of the declared diseases covered from March 4th to March 31st. Additional fruit-related diseases may not have been reported yet, the CDC said.

Most people infected with salmonella develop diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps 12 to 72 hours after exposure to the bacteria. The disease usually lasts four to seven days and usually does not require treatment. Young children and adults over 65 are more likely to have serious illness due to weakened immune system.