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Recalled by Rio Queen Citrus, Inc · Mission, TX, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
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
Pathogen: Salmonella
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What was recalled
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.
Quantity: 840 cases (12 pints per case)
Lot codes, dates and UPCs
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
Lot No. "01W45"
Where it was sold
Kansas South Carolina Texas
FDA's distribution note: TX, SC, KS, and Canada
Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.
- Recalling firm
- Rio Queen Citrus, Inc
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Nov 19, 2012
- In FDA report of
- Jun 19, 2013
- Terminated
- Jul 30, 2013
- FDA recall number
- F-1517-2013 · event 63738
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search