Class ITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Nov 21, 2016

Big Red Fresh Tomatoes, 5x6/6x6/6x7, 25 lb cardboard boxes.

Recalling firm: BIG RED TOMATO PACKERS, LLC

Why it was recalled

Contamination with Salmonella

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ProductBig Red Fresh Tomatoes, 5x6/6x6/6x7, 25 lb cardboard boxes. Distributed by Big Red Tomatoes. Kept refrigerated.
Package size25 lb

FDA code information

Lot code 2245

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Original product description

Big Red Fresh Tomatoes, 5x6/6x6/6x7, 25 lb cardboard boxes. Distributed by Big Red Tomatoes. Kept refrigerated.

Original FDA recall reason

Contamination with Salmonella

Recall details

Recall number
F-1166-2017
Event ID
75777
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Nov 21, 2016
Reported
Jan 11, 2017
Classified
Jan 5, 2017
Terminated
Feb 21, 2019
Quantity
2,521 boxes
Location
Fort Pierce, FL, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Letter

Where it was distributed

KY, MA, MI, PA, & WV.

FDA source record · F-1166-2017

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