CLASS II Food recall · Reported 31 Oct 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Jon-Lin¿ Fire Roasted 1/2" Diced Tomatoes recalled by McCain Foods U
McCain Foods USA is recalling Jon-Lin¿ Fire Roasted 1/2" Diced Tomatoes. The recall was initiated on 13 Oct 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0237-2019
- FDA event ID
- 81281
- Recalling firm
- McCain Foods USA, Oakbrook Ter, IL
- Brand
- Jon-Lin
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 13 Oct 2018
- FDA classified
- 29 Oct 2018
- Reported
- 31 Oct 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Tomatoes
Timeline
| 13 Oct 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 29 Oct 2018 | Classified by FDA | +16 days |
| 31 Oct 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +2 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
During an internal audit at the manufacturing location, it was discovered that finished product had been released on numerous occasions after receiving presumptive positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella; confirmation was not conducted.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
Fire Roasted 1/2" Diced Tomatoes; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿
Where it was distributed
US and Canada, China, Korea and Mexico
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
During an internal audit at the manufacturing location, it was discovered that finished product had been released on numerous occasions after receiving presumptive positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella; confirmation was not conducted.
Which lots are affected?
All products shipped on or after January 1, 2016 Batch numbers: 1002252599 1002263248 1002665126 1001692552 1002078992 1002097086 1002112707 1002155963 1002163421 1002177524 1002200042 1002203233 1002218616 1002271982 1002294403 1002301184 1002321432 1002329609 1002337568 1002345873 1002369495 1002385850 1002393669 1002434682 1002450880 1002460298 1002489897 1002491371 1002504435 1002523072 1002524435 1002531702 1002561832 1002595158 1002630714 1002687115 1002705984 1002715211 1002734596 1001582081 1001632749 1001735682 1001761391 1001779279 1001786609 1001803780 1001869544 1001876535 1002307298 1002740701 1001743941 1001772777 1001796181 1001885041 1002129575
Where was it sold?
US and Canada, China, Korea and Mexico
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
62 other products · FDA event 81281This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Jon-Lin¿ Fire-Roasted Home-Style Green Pepper Strips recalled.
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