The product was originally distributed in a bulk container of 12/1 Dry Pints in boxes labeled "Karol" with the

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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. Rio Queen Citrus, Inc · reported 2013-06-19

Terminated This recall has been closed out by the agency.

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
Classification: Class I
Recall initiated: 2012-11-19
Reported by the agency: 2013-06-19
Closed out (terminated): 2013-07-30
Recalling firm: Rio Queen Citrus, Inc
Mission, TX
United States
This is the firm that issued the recall — commonly a distributor or processor. It is not the origin of contamination.
Distribution (the agency's own words): TX, SC, KS, and Canada
States we parsed from that text: KS SC TX
The agency named these states. Parse method explicit_state_list, confidence high.
Food category: Produce (fruit & vegetables)derived
Assigned by a reviewed keyword rulebook over the product description, not by the agency.
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number: F-1517-2013

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