The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0708-2024·Announced 2024-01-17

Ingomar Packing Co recalls diced tomatoes over plastic contamination risk

Ingomar Packing Co is recalling diced tomatoes in juice due to possible plastic contamination. Affected product was distributed to California, Washington, and Japan.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II classification for plastic foreign object contamination. Plastic in food presents a direct choking and injury risk to consumers; no illnesses have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Ingomar Packing Co is recalling 1/2-inch diced tomatoes in juice packed in 55-gallon fiber drums due to possible plastic contamination. The recall affects 4,038 drums distributed to consumers in California and Washington, as well as internationally to Japan.

Plastic fragments pose a potential choking and mouth injury hazard. Consumers who have purchased the recalled product should not consume it and should check their lot codes against the FDA's recall notice.

Affected lot codes are listed in Attachment B of the FDA recall documentation. Consumers with questions about this recall or who may possess the affected product should verify the lot code before consuming and follow FDA guidance on proper disposal.

The recalled product

Product
1/2" Diced Tomatoes in Juice packed in 55 gallon fiber drums
Manufacturer
Ingomar Packing Co
Category
Food — Canned Vegetables
Hazard
  • plastic-contamination
  • choking

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Product code 9555105DI- lot codes: too numerous to list- please see Attachment B

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • CA
  • WA

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