FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number F-1517-2013
The product was originally distributed in a bulk container of 12/1 Dry Pints in boxes labeled "Karol" with the Lot No. "01W45" stamped in the upper, right-hand corner on the face of the box. The box states "Distributed by Interstate Fruit & Vegetable", which is an affiliated business of Rio Queen Citrus, Inc. These packages were distributed at the retail level between November 10th & November 19th, 2012. At the retail level, the tomatoes may have been packaged in an alternative container depending on the area and retailer.
Published June 19, 2013 · Recall initiated: November 19, 2012
Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.
What's the hazard
Rio Queen Citrus, Inc. of Mission, TX is recalling 840 cartons of 12/1 Dry Pints of Mexican cherry tomatoes in "Karol" brand boxes, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often e
What to do
Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter
Recall details
- Manufacturer
- Rio Queen Citrus, Inc
- Distributor
- TX, SC, KS, and Canada
- Lot
- Lot No. "01W45"
- Risk classification
- Class I
- Area (FDA)
- food
- Country
- United States
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