The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0723-2013·Announced 2012-11-28

E.D. Produce Recalls Grape Tomatoes Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk

E.D. Produce is recalling grape tomatoes because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall affects 2,388 units distributed in California.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric. Additionally, Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

E.D. Produce is voluntarily recalling grape tomatoes because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled product consists of 199 cartons, each containing 12 packages of 1 pint grape tomatoes, for a total of 2,388 units.

The recall is limited to products distributed in California (CA). The specific lot number for the affected product is 1201015031.

Consumers who have purchased these grape tomatoes should check their lot numbers and stop consuming the product if it matches the recalled lot. The source text does not specify further instructions for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Grape Tomatoes, 199 cartons x 12 packages x 1 pint.
Manufacturer
E.D. Produce
Affected units
2,388

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)

  • Lot#1201015031

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: