Class ITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Nov 19, 2012

The product was originally distributed in a bulk container of 12/1 Dry Pints in boxes labeled…

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…

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: Jul 30, 2013.

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ProductThe 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.

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Lot No. "01W45"

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Original product description

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.

Original FDA recall reason

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

Recall details

Recall number: F-1517-2013
Event ID: 63738
FDA status: Terminated
Initiated: Nov 19, 2012
Reported: Jun 19, 2013
Classified: Jun 10, 2013
Terminated: Jul 30, 2013
Quantity: 840 cases (12 pints per case)
Location: Mission, TX, United States
Initiation type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification: Letter

Where it was distributed

TX, SC, KS, and Canada

FDA source record · F-1517-2013

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