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CriticalFDAfda-F-0867-2013SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION

Cherry tomatoes packaged in 1 pint clear, plastic clamshells. The clamshells are packaged either 9/1-pint clamshells or 12/1-pint clamshe...

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (Salmonella contamination). Stop using it now and contact the brand or FDA for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Category
Units Affected
283
Recall Date
November 19, 2012
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Salmonella Contamination

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-0867-2013.

The recalled cherry tomatoes are associated with the Rio Queen Citrus, Inc. recall received on November 12, 2012 and used in the packaging of certain lots of Capital Brand Clamshell Cherry tomatoes have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-0867-2013.

Recall terminated by FDA.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Capital City Fruit Co. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-0867-2013.

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Capital City Fruit Co. Recall FAQ

Capital City Fruit Co. is the subject of a produce safety report: Cherry tomatoes packaged in 1 pint clear, plastic clamshells. The clamshells are packaged either 9/1-pint clamshells or 12/1-pint clamshe.... The notice was published on November 19, 2012 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 283 units are potentially affected.