Tomatoes Sold In 11 States Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination

Ray & Mascari Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of tomatoes sold in 11 states due to potential Salmonella contamination, according to a notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The recall includes Ray & Mascari’s 4-Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes, packaged in plastic clamshell containers, due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall applies to 20 oz. containers (UPC# 7 96553 20062 1) marked with Lot# RM250424 15250B or Lot# RM250427 15250B, as well as master cases containing 12 clamshells.

The recalled tomatoes were distributed through Gordon Food Service Stores across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

The recall follows notification from Hanshaw & Capling Farms of Immokalee, Fla., who originally supplied the tomatoes and initiated a recall after detecting potential Salmonella in their facility.

No illnesses have been reported so far.

Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, the infection may lead to severe conditions like arterial infections, endocarditis, or arthritis.

Consumers who purchased the affected tomatoes are advised to discard the product and not consume it.