Class I โ€” Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard โ€” there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The product was originally distributed in a bulk container of Recalled by Rio Queen Citrus, Inc Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Date: November 19, 2012
Company: Rio Queen Citrus, Inc
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Food)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Rio Queen Citrus, Inc directly.

If you believe you have experienced symptoms related to this recall, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Affected Products

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 upper, right-hand corner on the face of the box. The box states "Distributed by Interstate Fruit & Vegetable", which is an affiliated business of Rio Queen Citrus, Inc. These packages were distributed at the retail level between November 10th & November 19th, 2012. At the retail level, the tomatoes may have been packaged in an alternative container depending on the area and retailer.

Quantity: 840 cases (12 pints per case)

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 3 states: KS, SC, TX

Affected (3 states)Not affected

About Rio Queen Citrus, Inc

Rio Queen Citrus, Inc has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Food). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report