FDA recall record
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 fac...
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Product described in an FDA recall
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
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
Products involved
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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.
Code information listed by FDA
Lot No. "01W45"
Distribution and firm information
Recalling firm listed by FDA: Rio Queen Citrus, Inc
Firm location listed by FDA: Mission, TX, United States
Distribution reported by FDA: TX, SC, KS, and Canada
Product quantity listed by FDA: 840 cases (12 pints per case)
Source
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), openFDA food enforcement reports.
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