Class ITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Nov 19, 2012

Cherry tomatoes packaged in 1 pint clear, plastic clamshells. The clamshells are packaged…

Recalling firm: Capital City Fruit Co.

Why it was recalled

The recalled cherry tomatoes are associated with the Rio Queen Citrus, Inc. recall received on November 12, 2012 and used in the packaging of certain lots of Capital Brand…

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Aug 12, 2013.

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ProductCherry tomatoes packaged in 1 pint clear, plastic clamshells. The clamshells are packaged either 9/1-pint clamshells or 12/1-pint clamshells per case.

FDA code information

P96290001 date code: 4604 P96330002 date code: 4605 P96477001 date code: 4606 P96368001 date code: 4605 P96500001 date code: 4701 P96313001 date code: 4604 P96330007 date code: 4605 P96290006 date code: 4604 P96500006 date code: 4701

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Full FDA record and distribution details

Original product description

Cherry tomatoes packaged in 1 pint clear, plastic clamshells. The clamshells are packaged either 9/1-pint clamshells or 12/1-pint clamshells per case.

Original FDA recall reason

The recalled cherry tomatoes are associated with the Rio Queen Citrus, Inc. recall received on November 12, 2012 and used in the packaging of certain lots of Capital Brand Clamshell Cherry tomatoes have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0867-2013
Event ID
63750
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Nov 19, 2012
Reported
Jan 16, 2013
Classified
Jan 7, 2013
Terminated
Aug 12, 2013
Quantity
283/9/1-pint clamshell cases and 190/12/1-pint clamshell cases
Location
Norwalk, IA, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
E-Mail

Where it was distributed

The product was distributed to IA, MO, NE, MN and WI.

FDA source record · F-0867-2013

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