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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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Possible listeria spurs Pure Hothouse grillers recall

Pure Hothouse Foods Inc. brand Pure Hothouse Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling fresh-cut vegetable grilling trays in Canada and the U.S. because of possible listeria contamination of whole and sliced mushrooms.

No illnesses have been linked to the recalled products, which include 1,402 cases of the fresh-cut trays and 8,412 individually distributed units. The recalled products are packaged under the Meijer and Pure Flavor brands. Sell-by dates on the products range from Aug. 11-26.

Meijer recalled grilling tray In the U.S., three varieties of the products under the Meijer brand were distributed to retailers in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky, according to the recall notice. Four varieties were distributed in the Canadian province of Ontario, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Pure Hothouse Foods, Leamington, Ontario, stated in a recall notice on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website that listeria had been confirmed in finished product, which is marketed in 14-ounce trays.

“Pure Hothouse Foods Inc. customer service representatives have already contacted all customers impacted and are in the process of confirming that the recalled products are not in the stream of commerce,” states the notice on the FDA website.

The Meijer brand products and their Universal Price Codes are: “Grillers Mushroom with Rosemary” 7-08820-85464-2; “Grillers Steak Topper” 7-08820-85468-0; and “Grillers Asparagus Blend” 7-08820-85353-9.

Recalled Pure Flavor product In Canada, the four recalled products and their UPCs are: Premium Medley 6 84924 06001 4; Asparagus Blend 6 84924 06012 0; Rustic Blend 6 84924 06003 8; and Steak Topper 6 84924 06002.


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