The FDA Is Recalling Tomatoes in 14 States Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

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06-05-2025

Two tomato recalls were issued due to potential Salmonella contamination: Ray & Mascari (sold in 11 Midwest and Northeast states) and Williams Farms Repack (distributed in the Southeast).
No illnesses have been reported, but affected tomatoes include specific lot codes and packaging types; consumers are urged to discard them immediately.
Salmonella risk is especially serious for young children, elderly adults, and those with weakened immune systems.If you recently purchased tomatoes, it's time to check your fridge for two important recalls.
On May 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a recall notice for Ray & Mascari tomatoes, specifically its 4-Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes packaged in clamshell containers, as they may be contaminated with Salmonella.'Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems,' the notice explained. 'Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis.'
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According to the recall notice, the packaging includes the UPC number 7 96553 20062 1, and a master case label with Lot number RM250424 15250B or Lot number RM250427 15250B. The tomatoes were sold by Gordon Food Service Stores in 11 states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall. Any consumers who have purchased the 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes are encouraged to discard them immediately.
As for the other tomato recall, on May 2, the FDA released a separate recall notice for tomatoes by Williams Farms Repack LLC, also due to a potential Salmonella contamination. This recall includes tomatoes in a variety of packaging, but all include the lot code R4467 (with some also marked R4470). This recall includes the following:
25-pound cartons of 5×6 tomatoes and 6×6 tomatoes
25-pound combo cartons
2‑layer cartons of 4×4 and 4×5 tomatoes
2‑layer cartons of 60-count tomatoes
18-pound loose packs of 60-count tomatoes and extra‑large tomatoes
3-count trays of tomatoes
These tomatoes were distributed between April 23 and April 28, 2025, to wholesalers and distributors in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. And like the other recall, no illnesses have been reported, but consumers who purchased any of these tomatoes are encouraged to discard them immediately.Product: TomatoesReason for recalls: Potential Salmonella contamination UPC number: 7 96553 20062 1 (Ray & Mascari)Lot number: RM250424 15250B and RM250427 15250B (Ray & Mascari); lot code R4467 and R4470 (Williams Farms Repack)States affected: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin for the Ray & Mascari recall and Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina for the Williams Farms Repack recall.Read the original article on Food & Wine