What is salmonella infection?
People with salmonella infection often suffer diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps after getting in contact with infected animals, their feces, or their environment or eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water.
Tomatoes sold in 14 U.S. states have been recalled over concerns of possible salmonella contamination.
Two different companies that used the same supplier issued the recalls, which were each published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Here’s what to know:
Tomato recall over salmonella risk
What we know:
Ray & Mascari Inc., based out of Indianapolis, Indiana, recalled 4-Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes packaged in clamshell containers, according to an FDA notice dated May 3. and sold by Gordon Food Service Stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
In addition, Williams Farms Repack LLC recalled tomatoes sold to wholesalers and distributors between April 23 and 28 in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Ray & Mascari Inc. was notified by Hanshaw & Capling Farms (H&C Farms) of Immokalee, Florida, of the possible presence of salmonella in their facility, according to the FDA notice. The Williams Farms Repack tomatoes also came from H&C Farms and were recalled as a result of possible contamination.
Dig deeper:
The Ray & Mascari Inc. 4-Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes were packaged in 20-ounce (1 pound, 4 ounce) clamshell containers with the UPC# 7 96553 20062 1, and a master case label with Lot# RM250424 15250B or Lot# RM250427 15250B. The plastic clamshells have a “VINE RIPE TOMATOES” label containing a Packed by Ray & Mascari Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46204.
Meanwhile, the following recalled tomatoes distributed by Williams Farms Repack Products are:
- Tomatoes 5×6 25lb, Lot code: R4467
- Tomatoes 6×6 25lb, Lot code: R4467, R4470
- Tomatoes, Combo 25lb, Lot code: R4467
- Tomatoes 4×4 2layer, Lot code: R4467
- Tomatoes 4×5 2layer, Lot code: R4467
- Tomatoes 60ct 2layer, Lot code: R4467
- Tomatoes 60ct 18lb loose, Lot code: R4467, R4470
- Tomatoes XL 18lb Loose, Lot code: R4467
- Tomatoes 3ct trays, UPC: 0 33383 65504 8, Lot code: R4467
A label of the recalled tomatoes are pictured in a provided image. (Credit: FDA)
Why you should care:
Salmonella bacteria cause about 1.35 million infections in the United States every year, and recent outbreaks have been tied to sources such as cucumbers, eggs, unpasteurized milk, fresh basil, and most recently, backyard chickens.
Most people infected with salmonella will begin to develop symptoms 12 to 72 hours after swallowing the bacteria – developing common symptoms like diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. The illness, salmonellosis, usually lasts four to seven days and most people recover without treatment, according to the FDA.
However, some people at risk can become seriously ill, including babies and children under 5, adults 65 and older, and those with a weakened immune system.
What you can do:
Consumers who have purchased the recalled tomatoes are urged not to consume them and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund – or discard them.
The Source: This story was written based on recall notices published on May 2 and May 3, 2025, by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It was reported from Cincinnati.
