Menno Beachy of Iowa is recalling one pint containers of Certified Organic Grape Tomatoes because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. A food distributor in Minnesota distributed 15 cases, each with 12 one-pint containers of the tomatoes, to retail stores in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. The product was distributed between 7/26/12 and 8/6/12.
The grape tomatoes are packaged in square shaped clear plastic clamshell containers labeled as “Menno Beachy Certified Organic Grape Tomato”. The UPC number is 044419310176, with a net weight of one pint. There are no lot numbers or expiration dates on the label. The case lot numbers in this recall are MB725GT3, MB725GT8, and MB725GT0.
No illnesses have been reported in association with the consumption of this product. The contamination was found when the Minnesota Department of Agriculture collected a sample and found the lot number MB725GT0 was contaminated with Salmonella. If you have purchased these tomatoes, discard them or return to the place of purchase. For questions, call Menno Beachy’s voice mailbox at 563-203-4671 and leave a message.
Linda Larsen has written 28 cook books. She worked for the Pillsbury company in their test kitchens and for the Pillsbury Bake-Off. She holds a degree with High Distinction in Food Science from the University of Minnesota.
Fred Pritzker is a food safety advocate and attorney. He represents people sickened by contaminated food.
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