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...
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (serious injury or death). Stop using it now and contact the brand or FDA for a refund, repair, or replacement.
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-1517-2013.
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
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-1517-2013.
Recall terminated by FDA.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Rio Queen Citrus, Inc or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.
Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-1517-2013.
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Rio Queen Citrus, Inc Recall FAQ
Rio Queen Citrus, Inc is the subject of a produce safety report: 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 notice was published on November 19, 2012 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 840 units are potentially affected.