FDA issues 2 recalls on tomatoes for potential contamination of Salmonella in Tennessee, 13 other states
According to the FDA, both Williams Farms Repack LLC and Ray & Mascari Inc. recalled tomatoes at the start of the month.
Williams Farms Repack LLC is recalling Tomatoes sizes: 4×5 2-layer, 60ct 2-layer, 3ct trays in the Williams Farms Repack label, and 5×6 25lb, 6×6 25lb H&C Farms Label, due to a potential contamination of Salmonella.
The products were distributed between April 23 to April 28. These products were packaged and sold to wholesalers and distributors located in the states of Georgia, North Carolina & South Carolina.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume the products and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund, or get rid of the product. Consumers with questions may contact Jason Breland at 843-866-7707 or 843-599-5154 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern.
Ray & Mascari Inc. is recalling 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes packaged in clamshell containers [20 oz. (1 lb. 4 oz) 567g] with UPC# 7 96553 20062 1, and a master case label with Lot# RM250424 15250B or Lot# RM250427 15250B because of the potential for them to also be contaminated with Salmonella.
This recall was in more states than the first, including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
The Ray & Mascari Inc. product was sold in plastic clamshells containing 4 tomatoes. The 4- 4-count plastic clam shells have a VINE RIPE TOMATOES label containing a Packed by Ray & Mascari Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46204.
Consumers who have purchased these 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes are told to discard the product and not consume it. If you have any questions or want to report any illnesses, you may contact Ray & Mascari Inc. at 1-317-637-0234, Monday- Saturday, 6 a.m. through 5 p.m. Eastern.
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