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Tomatoes sold in 14 states have been recalled over the risk of Salmonella contamination, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration
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Tomatoes sold by the wholesaler companies, Ray & Mascari Inc. and Williams Farms Repack LLC were recalled earlier this month
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The states that the tomatoes were sold in include Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Wisconsin, South Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina
Tomatoes sold across 14 states are facing two separate recalls from the wholesaler companies, Ray & Mascari Inc. and Williams Farms Repack LLC.
On Saturday, May 3, the Food and Drug Administration announced in a press release that the company, Ray & Mascari Inc, in Indianapolis, Indiana, was “recalling 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes packaged in clam shell containers” due to the possibility of salmonella contamination.
According to the Mayo Clinic, Salmonella is a bacterial disease that can cause problems in the intestinal tract. Infection can occur through contaminated food and water.
“Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems,” the company announcement read, per the FDA.
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According to the release, the tomatoes that were recalled were “sold by Gordon Food Service Stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.”
According to the FDA, Hanshaw & Capling Farms of Immokalee, Florida notified Ray & Mascari Inc. to inform them that the tomatoes from the company were being recalled.
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The tomatoes were sent to be repackaged “into 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes.”
“Customers who received the recalled lots have been notified and provided information to further contact their customers and distribution centers with recall instructions,” the release read.
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Currently, there have been no reports of illnesses and customers are encouraged to throw away the product and to not consume them if bought.
“Consumers with questions or reports of any illness may contact Ray & Mascari Inc. at 1-317-637-0234, Monday- Saturday, 6am-5pm EST,” the company announcement stated.
Meanwhile, the Williams Farms Repack LLC tomatoes sold in South Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina were recalled on May 2.
In a company announcement, released on May 2 via the FDA,
“On April 29, 2025, the firm was notified via telephone by Southeast Tomato Distributors that tomatoes supplied from H&C Farms may be contaminated with Salmonella,” the release read.
According to the announcement, no illnesses were reported after the tomatoes were distributed between April 23 and April 28.
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