FDA recalls · F-1517-2013
Rio Queen Citrus, Inc recall
- FoodThe 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.
- ReasonRio 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
- ClassClass I: most serious: the food could cause serious health problems or death
- StatusClosed by FDA, ended 2013-07-30
- DatesFirm started it 2012-11-19. In FDA's enforcement report 2013-06-19.
- Sold inTX, SC, KS, and Canada
- Amount840 cases (12 pints per case)
- CodesLot No. "01W45"
- FirmRio Queen Citrus, Inc, Mission, TX · Voluntary: Firm initiated
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From FDA's enforcement report, via openFDA (CC0): raw data for this recall. FDA's own Enforcement Report search finds it by its number, F-1517-2013. Class meanings: FDA.