Tomatoes Recalled Over Salmonella Contamination in Multiple States

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — If you recently bought tomatoes in plastic clamshell packaging, check your labels. On May 2, Ray & Mascari, Inc. announced a recall of Four-Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes due to potential Salmonella contamination.

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recalled tomatoes were sold at Gordon Food Service stores in 11 states, including Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, and Tennessee, as well as outside the South. Hanshaw & Capling Farms of Immokalee, Florida, alerted Ray & Mascari that the tomatoes might have been exposed to Salmonella in their facility.

Ray & Mascari has notified all distribution customers about the recall, providing instructions to help them inform their customers and distribution centers.

For consumers, the affected tomatoes are packed in four-count containers with lot numbers RM250424 15250B or RM250427 15250B. If you purchased these tomatoes, the company advises you to discard them and not consume them, as Salmonella can cause serious infections, particularly in vulnerable populations.

As of now, no illnesses related to this recall have been reported. However, Salmonella can result in fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, which are especially dangerous for young children and those with weakened immune systems.

If you are concerned about your tomato purchase, consider selecting individual tomatoes from your local grocer or farmers’ market. Local tomatoes are expected to be in full supply by late May and June.