The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1897-2013·Announced 2013-09-25

Combs Produce Recalls Round Fresh Tomatoes Due to E. coli Risk

Combs Produce is recalling 8,075 lbs of Round Fresh Tomatoes sold in 20-lb bulk boxes due to potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

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: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (E. coli O157:H7) without reported illness, which corresponds to a score of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Combs Produce is voluntarily recalling 8,075 lbs of Round Fresh Tomatoes sold in 20-lb bulk boxes. The recall is being conducted because the product has the potential to be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The affected tomatoes were distributed in Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado. The specific product codes associated with this recall are X0198972 and X0198992.

Consumers who have purchased these tomatoes should check their inventory for the listed codes and stop consuming the product if it matches the description. The source text does not specify a return location or refund process.

The recalled product

Product
Round Fresh Tomatoes sold in bulk boxes, 20 lbs
Manufacturer
Combs Produce
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
Hazard

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)

  • X0198972 and X0198992

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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