CLASS II Food recall · Reported 25 Sep 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Round Fresh Tomatoes recalled by Combs Produce
Combs Produce is recalling Round Fresh Tomatoes, distributed in Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas. The recall was initiated on 6 Jul 2012 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-1897-2013
- FDA event ID
- 62529
- Recalling firm
- Combs Produce, Dallas, TX
- Brand
- Round
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 6 Jul 2012
- FDA classified
- 18 Sep 2013
- Reported
- 25 Sep 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- E. coli
- Product category
- Tomatoes
Timeline
| 6 Jul 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 18 Sep 2013 | Classified by FDA | +439 days |
| 25 Sep 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The product has the potential to be contaminated with E. coli 0157: H7.
Some strains of E. coli, such as O157:H7, produce a toxin that can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and, in a small number of cases, kidney failure.
Product as listed by the FDA
Round Fresh Tomatoes sold in bulk boxes, 20 lbs
Where it was distributed
TX, OK, CO
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The product has the potential to be contaminated with E. coli 0157: H7.
Which lots are affected?
X0198972 and X0198992
Where was it sold?
TX, OK, CO
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 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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