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.
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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- Event ID
- 63738
- Code info
- Lot No. "01W45"
- Product quantity
- 840 cases (12 pints per case)
- Distribution pattern
- TX, SC, KS, and Canada
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Product type
- Food
- Recalling firm location
- 4012 E Goodwin Rd, N/A, Mission, TX, United States
- Recall initiation date
- 11/19/2012
- Center classification date
- 06/10/2013
- Termination date
- 07/30/2013