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 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
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.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot No. "01W45"
Where it was sold
TX, SC, KS, and Canada
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1517-2013
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Nov 19, 2012
- FDA report date
- Jun 19, 2013
- Quantity
- 840 cases (12 pints per case)
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Rio Queen Citrus, Inc
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1517-2013, exactly as published.
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- City
- Mission
- State
- TX
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 63738
- Address
- 4012 E Goodwin Rd
- Code information
- Lot No. "01W45"
- Postal code
- 78574-9525
- Report date
- Jun 19, 2013
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1517-2013
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Rio Queen Citrus, Inc
- Product quantity
- 840 cases (12 pints per case)
- Termination date
- Jul 30, 2013
- 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
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- 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.
- Distribution pattern
- TX, SC, KS, and Canada
- Recall initiation date
- Nov 19, 2012
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Jun 10, 2013