The product was originally distributed in a bulk container of 12/1… — Class I food recall F-1517-2013
Terminated recall by Rio Queen Citrus, Inc, reported 2013-06-19, distributed in KS, SC, TX. Rio Queen Citrus, Inc. of Mission, TX is recalling 840 cartons of 12/1 Dry Pints of Mexican cherry tomatoes in
| Recall number | F-1517-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Rio Queen Citrus, Inc, Mission, TX, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-11-19 |
| Classified | 2013-06-10 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-06-19 |
| Terminated | 2013-07-30 |
| Distributed | KS, SC, TX |
| Countries outside the US | CA |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | salmonella |
Product
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.
Reason for recall
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
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