Melon food safety: what you should know
What the notice records
| Product | Melons |
|---|---|
| Issue | Microbial contamination |
| What you should do | When handling melons, follow our food safety tips, such as:Choose melons that are firm. Do not buy melons that are bruised or damaged. Melons can become contaminated through bruises and damaged parts of the rind. Some melons may have blemishes on one side. This is usually where the melon was resting on the ground during growth. It is safe to choose this melon.If buying pre-cut melons, make sure they are refrigerated.Wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds before and after handling melons.Bacteria from the outer rind can transfer to the inner flesh of the melon when you cut into it. Before cutting the melon, thoroughly scrub the entire melon under cool running water with a clean produce brush to reduce your risk of food poisoning.Whole/uncut melons can be refrigerated for up to 15 days, depending on the ripeness, variety, and growing conditions.Refrigerate cut melons for up to four days. Throw out any cut melons that have been left at room temperature for more than two hours, or sooner if they are in a warm location.Learn more:Food safety tips for melonsSummer food safety tipsProduce safetyFood safety for fruits and vegetables |
| Category | Food |
| Publishing body | Communications and Public Affairs Branch |
| Class | Class not stated |
| Last updated | 2024-08-07 |
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