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WATERMELON — F.O.B.S AS OF MAY 13

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (705-766-766, seedless 683-751-759, seeded 22-15-7) — Movement expected about the same. Trading seeded slow, others moderate. Prices seedless 35-60 counts lower, others generally unchanged. Red-flesh seedless-type per pound 24-inch bins approximately 35-60 counts mostly 20 cents, 75-80s 14-16 cents; red-flesh seeded-type approximately 35-55 counts 12-14 cents. Flat cartons red-flesh seedless miniature 6-9s $7-9. Quality variable. Many present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments.

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS — Shipments (29-96-255, seedless 26-83-223, seeded 3-13-32) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading very active at slightly lower prices. Prices 24-inch bins per-pound red-flesh seedless-type approximately 35-60 counts 28 cents, seeded-type approximately 28-35 counts mostly 21-22 cents. Quality generally good. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments at lower prices.

FLORIDA — Shipments (124-159-233, red-flesh seeded 16-29-53, red-flesh seedless 51-130-180) — Movement expected to increase as more growers start the season in central Florida. Harvesting slowed. Trading very active. Prices generally unchanged. 24-inch bins per-pound red-flesh seeded-type 35s 24-25 cents; red-flesh seedless-type 45 count 29-30 cents, 60 count 29-30 cents. Quality generally good.

IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIF., AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (AZ seedless 0-23-16, CA 0-26-78, seedless 0-24-73, seeded 0-2-5) — Movement from western Arizona, Imperial and Coachella valleys expected to increase seasonally. Trading fairly active at slightly lower prices. Prices slightly lower. Red-flesh seedless-type per pound 24-inch bins approximately 35 and 45 counts mostly 22 cents. Organic red-flesh seedless 24-inch bins per pound approximately 35 and 45 counts 35 cents; miniature carton 6s and 8s $20.50. Quality generally good. Harvest central Arizona expected to begin the week of May 27.



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Ontario grower recalls sliced mushrooms

Highline Mushrooms labelHighline brand mushrooms with these labels (above) are being recalled in Canada because of possible listeria contamination. Compliments brand mushrooms (below) are included in the recall. Highline Mushrooms, Leamington, Ontario, is recalling fresh sliced white mushrooms because of possible listeria contamination.

In a notice on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website, the company said the mushrooms were distributed in the province of Ontario and possibly shipped on to other Canadian provinces.

No illnesses had been reported as of Aug. 13. The recall notice does not state how, when or where the possible listeria contamination was discovered.

The mushrooms are packaged in 8-ounce containers under the Highline and Compliments brands. They have use-by dates of Aug. 15. The recalled lot code is L410805 followed by a four-digit time code (e.g., L4108051420), according to the recall notice.

The Highline brand packages have Universal Product Codes of 7 71163 00005 2. The Compliments brand packages have UPC numbers of 0 68820 10090 4.

The notice does not specify the volume of mushrooms involved in the recall.

Officials at Highline Mushrooms referred all questions to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Agency officials did not immediately respond to calls for additional information.


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