The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recalled 8,302 cartons of cantaloupes sold in four states, including New York, due to concerns that the fruit may be contaminated with salmonella. The recall was initiated on March 24 and upgraded to Class I on April 20, meaning that consuming the fruit could lead to severe health consequences or death. The affected cantals can be identified as wrapped in food-safe plastic bags, packed in corrugated cardboard cartons, with 6-12 melons per box.