Rio Queen Citrus Cherry Tomato Recall News – On November 21, 2012, Rio Queen Citrus, Inc. of Mission, Texas initiated a recall for its cherry tomatoes because the fruits may be contaminated with the foodborne pathogen, Salmonella.
Rio Queen Citrus Cherry Tomato Recall Information
Rio Queen Citrus has recalled its “Karol” brand cherry tomatoes. According to the FDA, 840 cartons of 12/1 Dry Pints Karol Mexican cherry tomatoes were the only recalled products that Rio Queen Citrus has recalled so far. These cartons were distributed by “Interstate Fruit and Vegetable” to Texas and South Carolina retailers from November 10, 2012 to November 19, 2012. The recalled Karol cherry tomatoes bear lot number 01W45.
On November 21, 2012, Capital City Fruit recalled all Capital Brand Clamshell cherry tomatoes shipped by Rio Queen Citrus on November 10, 2012. The recalled cherry tomatoes arrived at retail stores from November 14, 2012 through November 18, 2012, in Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. For more details on the Capital City Fruit recall, please see Rio Queen Citrus Recall.
Symptoms of Salmonella Infection
Salmonella is a harmful bacterium that can cause the infection, salmonellosis. Salmonella Symptoms may include diarrhea (sometimes bloody), abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, and joint pain. Symptoms usually appear within 12-72 hours after the ingestion of contaminated food. While most people recover within 4-7 days, diarrhea may become so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized.
In more severe cases, the Salmonella infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream and other body sites. This can result in death, unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to suffer severe illness.
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