Rio Queen Citrus, Inc: Food Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: F-1517-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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.

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: November 19, 2012

Date Posted: June 19, 2013

Recall Number: F-1517-2013

Event ID: 63738

Reason for Recall:

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

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 840 cases (12 pints per case)

Code Information:

Lot No. "01W45"

Distribution Pattern:

TX, SC, KS, and Canada

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated