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17 hours ago
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FDA Classified Major Tomato Recall Now Classified as Deadly
Last month, Ray & Mascari Inc., an Indiana-based company, issued a recall on its 4-count packs of Vine-Ripe Tomatoes due to potential salmonella contamination. But the FDA has now elevated that recall, warning that the tomatoes could cause "serious adverse health consequences or death." While it is unlikely that the affected tomatoes will still be sitting on your countertops, the agency urges consumers to double-check their freezers for any tomatoes that may be stored there. Gordon Food Service Stores initially sold the recalled tomatoes in numerous states, including New York, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Mississippi. The affected products were packaged in clamshell containers with the UPC #7 96553 20062 1 and a master case label with Lot # RM250424 15250B or Lot # RM250427 15250B The update to a Class I, the most severe type of FDA recall, affects packages sold in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina under the name H&C Farms Label. These tomatoes came in various sizes, from 3-packs to 25-pound bags, and were sold between April 23 and April 28. Salmonella is a potentially deadly infection that can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, and in rare cases, endocarditis, arthritis, and arterial infections. According to the CDC, roughly 420 people die from acute salmonellosis each year in the United States. The organization urges anyone with symptoms resembling Salmonella to consult their healthcare provider. If you discover you have any of the affected tomatoes still in your possession, you should discard the product and avoid consuming it, per the recall. You Might Also Like Can Apple Cider Vinegar Lead to Weight Loss? Bobbi Brown Shares Her Top Face-Transforming Makeup Tips for Women Over 50
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3 days ago
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Major Tomato Recall Now Classified As Deadly, According To FDA
Last month, Ray & Mascari Inc., an Indiana-based company, issued a recall on its 4-count packs of Vine-Ripe Tomatoes due to potential salmonella contamination. But the FDA has now elevated that recall, warning that the tomatoes could cause "serious adverse health consequences or death." While it is unlikely that the affected tomatoes will still be sitting on your countertops, the agency urges consumers to double-check their freezers for any tomatoes that may be stored there. Gordon Food Service Stores initially sold the recalled tomatoes in numerous states, including New York, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Mississippi. The affected products were packaged in clamshell containers with the UPC #7 96553 20062 1 and a master case label with Lot # RM250424 15250B or Lot # RM250427 15250B The update to a Class I, the most severe type of FDA recall, affects packages sold in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina under the name H&C Farms Label. These tomatoes came in various sizes, from 3-packs to 25-pound bags, and were sold between April 23 and April 28. Salmonella is a potentially deadly infection that can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, and in rare cases, endocarditis, arthritis, and arterial infections. According to the CDC, roughly 420 people die from acute salmonellosis each year in the United States. The organization urges anyone with symptoms resembling Salmonella to consult their healthcare provider. If you discover you have any of the affected tomatoes still in your possession, you should discard the product and avoid consuming it, per the recall. You Might Also Like Insanely Easy Weeknight Dinners To Try This Week 29 Insanely Delicious Vodka Cocktails
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17-05-2025
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FDA issues 2 recalls on tomatoes for potential contamination of Salmonella in Tennessee, 13 other states
TENNESSEE (WHNT) — The Federal Drug Administration announced two different tomato recalls affecting 14 states for the possible contamination of Salmonella. 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. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-05-2025
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FDA recalls tomatoes sold across 14 states due to salmonella risk. See list of states
Ray & Mascari Inc. and Williams Farms Repack LLC brands of tomatoes have been recalled across several states. Indiana-based Ray & Mascari Inc. recalled 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes packaged in clam shell containers that were sold through Gordon Food Service Stores. Williams Farms Repack LLC recalled tomatoes on May 2. Ray & Mascari Inc. was notified by Hanshaw & Capling Farms of Florida that they were recalling the lot of tomatoes it sent to be repackaged into the 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes product for the potential presence of salmonella in its facilities. The Williams Farms Repack tomatoes were also recalled due to concerns about possible salmonella contamination. Here is what you need to know about the status of these recalls. The Ray & Mascari Inc. tomatoes were packaged in clamshell containers that were sold through Gordon Food Service Stores in the following states: Illinois Indiana Kentucky Michigan Missouri Mississippi New York Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Wisconsin The Williams Farms Repack tomatoes were packaged and sold to wholesalers and distributors in the following states: Georgia North Carolina South Carolina The recalled Ray & Mascari tomatoes are sold in plastic clamshells containing four tomatoes. The four-count plastic clam shells have a VINE RIPE TOMATOES label containing Packed by Ray & Mascari Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46204. The label has a UPC number of 7 96553 20062 1. The recalled Ray & Mascari tomatoes are sold in plastic clamshells containing four tomatoes. The four-count plastic clam shells have a VINE RIPE TOMATOES label containing Packed by Ray & Mascari Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46204. The label has a UPC number of 7 96553 20062 1. Stores who received the recalled lots have been notified and provided recall instructions to further contact their customers and distribution centers, according to the FDA. The following Williams Farms Repack tomatoes are affected: Product Size Universal Product Code (UPC) Lot code Tomatoes 5x6, 25 pounds N/A R4467 Tomatoes 6x6, 25 pounds N/A R4467, R4470 Tomatoes Combo, 25 pounds N/A R4467 Tomatoes 4x4, 2-layer N/A R4467 Tomatoes 4x5, 2-layer N/A R4467 Tomatoes 60-count, 2-layer N/A R4467 Tomatoes 60-count, 18 pounds loose N/A R4467, R4470 Tomatoes XL, 18 pounds loose N/A R4467 Tomatoes 3 count trays 0 33383 65504 8 R4467 It's good to be aware if you recently purchased a recalled product. There are steps to follow if you do have these products in your home. According to here is what you should do. Don't panic: The majority of food recalls are not directly linked to an outbreak of foodborne illness. Instead, many recalls are initiated due to the potential risk of contamination in the food product. In such cases, food manufacturers often issue a recall as a preventive measure to safeguard consumers. Don't eat the food or consume the drug: To ensure your safety, refrain from consuming any recalled food products. Always prioritize caution over convenience. Additionally, please refrain from donating the recalled food to food banks or providing it to your pets, as they are also susceptible to food poisoning. Don't open the food: To prevent foodborne illnesses, refrain from opening and inspecting food. Bacteria and viruses responsible for such illnesses are invisible, odorless, and tasteless. If you do handle the product, ensure you thoroughly cleanse your hands with warm water and soap for 20 seconds afterward. Check the recall notice to find out what to do with the food: Upon a food product recall by a manufacturer, specific instructions are provided regarding the product's handling. These instructions generally entail one of the following actions: Return the product to the original store of purchase for a refund. Safely dispose of the product to prevent consumption by humans or animals, particularly if the product has been opened. Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause an infection called salmonellosis. It is commonly found in contaminated food or water, particularly in raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs, and sometimes fruits and vegetables. People infected with salmonella typically experience symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps and vomiting, usually within six hours to six days after exposure. Healthy people infected with salmonella usually experience several symptoms, such as fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, the federal agency said. In rare cases, salmonella can get into the bloodstream and produce more severe illnesses like arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. Most healthy people recover without treatment, but severe cases can occur, especially in young children, elderly people and those with weakened immune systems. In such cases, hospitalization and antibiotics may be required. Preventing salmonella infection involves proper food handling, cooking and hygiene practices. Here are food safety guidelines from the CDC to follow: Wash your hands, utensils, and surfaces often. Keep food that won't be cooked separate from raw meat, poultry and seafood. Use a food thermometer to make sure you have cooked your food to a temperature high enough to kill germs. Refrigerate perishable food (food that goes bad) within two hours. If the food is exposed to temperatures above 90° (such as in a hot car or at a picnic), refrigerate it within one hour. Thaw food in the refrigerator, not on the counter. -USA TODAY Network reporter Gabe Hauari contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Tomatoes recalled in these 14 states due to potential salmonella risk
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10-05-2025
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Packaged tomatoes sold in Michigan and other states recalled over salmonella concerns
An Indiana company is recalling containers of tomatoes because of potential salmonella contamination. Ray & Mascari Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana, is recalling its 4-count vine-ripened tomatoes packaged in clamshell containers because of potential salmonella contamination. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration alert, 20-ounce (1 pound 4-ounce) containers of tomatoes were sold to Gordon Food Service stores in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Consumers who bought these tomatoes are advised not to consume them. The tomatoes should be discarded. Ray & Mascari Inc. received the tomatoes from a farm in Immokalee, Florida, and repackaged them into the 4-count containers. The farm, Hanshaw & Capling Farms, initiated the recall because of the 'possible presence of Salmonella in their facility.' The items sold have 'Vine Ripe Tomatoes' on the label with UPC numbers of 7 96553 20062 1 and a master case label with lot numbers of RM250424 15250B or RM250427 15250B. So far, no illnesses have been reported from this recall. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause severe and sometimes fatal infections in those with weakened immune systems, children younger than 5, and adults older than 65. More: There's been a rash of foodborne illnesses leading to product recalls: What to know Symptoms for healthy people include diarrhea (which may be bloody), fever, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. Symptoms can start six hours to six days after being infected and last four to seven days, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you have severe salmonella symptoms, contact your healthcare provider. The CDC estimates salmonella bacteria cause more than 1 million infections in the United States annually, with most illnesses coming from food. Customers can contact Ray & Mascari Inc. with questions or reports of any illnesses 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 317-637-0234. Contact Detroit Free Press food and restaurant writer Susan Selasky and send food and restaurant news and tips to: sselasky@ Follow @SusanMariecooks on Twitter. Subscribe to the Free Press. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Packages of vine ripe tomatoes recalled: What to know
