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Menno Beachy
Recall #F-1992-2012 · Initiated 2012-08-06
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Menno Beachy organic grape tomatoes sold in 1-pint containers were found to contain Salmonella Montevideo bacteria in one batch. The affected tomatoes were distributed to stores in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
Who is at risk
Anyone who purchased and consumed these tomatoes could potentially get sick, though the risk is highest for young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
What to do
Check your home for Menno Beachy grape tomatoes in 1-pint clamshell containers with UPC 044419310176 and discard them. If you ate these tomatoes and develop symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps, contact your doctor.
Product
Menno Beachy, Cresco, IA Certified Organic Grape Tomato packaged in 1-pint square-shaped clear plastic clamshell containers, UPC 044419310176, 12/1-pint. containers per case.
Reason for recall
Salmonella Montevideo was isolated in one lot of the grape tomatoes
Quantity affected
20/12/1-pt. container cases
Distribution
Distribution was made to a food distributor in MN who further distributed the product to retail stores located in MN, WI, and MI.
Lot / code info
Lot numbers MB725GT0, MB725GT3, and MB725GT8. These lot numbers only appear on the case label, not on the clamshell label.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Telephone
Terminated
2012-10-26
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.