Exhibit 16.1

May 28, 2008

Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549

We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K dated May 29, 2008, of Chiquita Brands International, Inc. and are in agreement with the statements contained in the second and third paragraphs therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the registrant contained therein.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP