The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0867-2013·Announced 2013-01-16

Capital City Fruit Recalls Cherry Tomatoes Due to Salmonella Risk

Capital City Fruit Co. is recalling cherry tomatoes in 1-pint clamshells because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was distributed to five states.

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 is defined as a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a score of 5.

Plain-English summary

Capital City Fruit Co. is recalling cherry tomatoes packaged in 1-pint clear, plastic clamshells. The recall involves 283 cases of 9/1-pint clamshells and 190 cases of 12/1-pint clamshells. The product was distributed to Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

The recall is associated with a previous recall of Rio Queen Citrus, Inc. products received on November 12, 2012. The recalled cherry tomatoes have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their date codes against the list provided in the official recall notice. If the product matches the recalled lots, consumers should not consume it and should return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it.

The recalled product

Product
Cherry tomatoes packaged in 1 pint clear, plastic clamshells. The clamshells are packaged either 9/1-pint clamshells or 12/1-pint clamshells per case.
Manufacturer
Capital City Fruit Co.
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

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