As summer approaches, so does the height of tomato season. However, if you recently purchased tomatoes at the grocery store, you’ll want to read on. There are currently two recalls due to concerns of salmonella affecting tomatoes sold in 14 states.
Want to know where to avoid tomatoes, or what to do if you bought bad ones? Here’s what you need to know about the most recent tomato recall.
What Tomatoes Are Being Recalled?
Tomatoes from two different providers have been recalled: One from Williams Farms Repack LLC, which also includes tomatoes sold under the Hanshaw & Capling (H&C) Farms brand name. These were sold primarily in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
The second recall is for tomatoes sold by the Indiana-based tomato supplier Ray & Mascari Inc., according to the FDA.
Why Are The Tomatoes Being Recalled?
These tomatoes have been traced to possible salmonella contamination, which happens often in raw meat and seafood or fruit and veggies that have touched contaminated water during their processing.
While healthy individuals might only experience symptoms like fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and possibly bloody diarrhea, Salmonella can pose a serious threat to certain groups, according to the CDC. Older adults, young children, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of severe or even fatal infections.Which States Were the Tomatoes Sold In?
The recalled tomatoes were sold in 14 states in total.
Williams Farms Repack and H&C Tomatoes were sold in these states:- Georgia
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
The Ray & Mascari Inc. tomatoes were sold at Gordon Food Service Stores in these states:
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Mississippi
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
- Wisconsin
How Do I Know If My Tomatoes Have Been Recalled?
If you’ve got any of tomatoes sold by Williams Farms or H&C in the following packs:
- 4×5 two layer, Williams Farms Repack
- 60 count two layer, Williams Farms Repack
- 3 count trays, Williams Farms Repack
- 5×6 25 pound, H&C Farms
- 6×6 25 pound, H&C Farms
- Combo 25 pound
- 4×4 2 layer
The affected tomatoes sold by Ray & Mascari Inc. include packs of four tomatoes sold in clamshell containers labeled “Vine Ripe Tomatoes” and “Packed by Ray & Mascari Inc.”
What Should I Do If I Have Recalled Tomatoes?
Don’t eat them! You can certainly return to your retailer for a refund on this one.
If you need further assistance, you can call 843-866-7707 for the Williams Farms recall and 317-637-0234 for the H&C recall.
Consumers who have purchased the 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes should discard the product. Consumers with questions or reports of any illness may contact Ray & Mascari Inc. at 317-637-0234.
