Two Distributors Recall Florida Grown Tomatoes Due to Potential Salmonella

Two produce distributors, one in Indiana and one in South Carolina, are recalling tomatoes due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. In both cases, tomatoes originate from farm grower in Immokalee. FL (Hanshaw Produce, Hanshaw and Capling Farms).


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ray-mascari-inc-recalls-4-count-vine-ripe-tomatoes-because-possible-health-risk
Ray & Mascari Inc. Recalls 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: May 02, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  May 03, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Produce
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella
Company Name:  Ray & Mascari Inc
Brand Name:  Ray & Mascari Inc.
Product Description:  Tomatoes

Company Announcement

Ray & Mascari Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana, is recalling 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes packaged in clam shell containers [20 oz. (1 lb. 4 oz) 567g] with UPC# 7 96553 20062 1, and a master case label with Lot# RM250424 15250B or Lot# RM250427 15250B because of the potential for them to be contaminated with Salmonella. 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. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis.

The recalled tomatoes were sold by Gordon Food Service Stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

Ray & Mascari Inc. was notified by Hanshaw & Capling Farms of Immokalee, Florida that they were recalling the lot of tomatoes Ray & Mascari Inc. received and repacked into 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes. Hanshaw & Capling Farms initiated the recall due to the possible presence of Salmonella in their facility. Customers who received the recalled lots have been notified and provided information to further contact their customers and distribution centers with recall instructions.

This product is sold in plastic clamshells containing 4 tomatoes. The 4- count plastic clam shells have a VINE RIPE TOMATOES label containing a Packed by Ray & Mascari Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46204. The master case would be a cardboard produce box with a lid, containing 12 4 count containers. The master case label would have Lot# RM250424 15250B or Lot# RM250427 15250B.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers who have purchased these 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes should discard the product and do not consume. Consumers with questions or reports of any illness may contact Ray & Mascari Inc. at 1-317-637-0234, Monday- Saturday, 6am-5pm EST.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/williams-farms-repack-llc-recalls-tomatoes-due-possible-salmonella-contamination
Williams Farms Repack LLC Recalls Tomatoes Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 02, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  May 02, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Produce  
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella
Company Name:  Williams Farms Repack LLC
Brand Name:  H&C Farms Label
Product Description: Tomatoes
Company Announcement  

LODGE, SC – May 2, 2025 - Williams Farms Repack LLC is recalling Tomatoes sizes; 4x5 2 layer, 60ct 2layer, 3ct trays in the Williams Farms Repack label, and 5x6 25lb, 6x6 25lb H&C Farms Label, due to a potential contamination of Salmonella. Salmonella an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

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.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products affected are:
PRODUCT  SIZE  UPC  LOT CODE
Tomatoes  5x6 25lb N/A  R4467
Tomatoes  6x6 25lb  N/A  R4467, R4470
Tomatoes  Combo 25lb  N/A  R4467
Tomatoes  4x4 2layer  N/A  R4467
Tomatoes  4x5 2layer  N/A  R4467
Tomatoes  60ct 2layer  N/A  R4467
Tomatoes  60ct 18lb loose  N/A  R4467, R4470
Tomatoes  XL 18lb Loose  N/A  R4467
Tomatoes  3ct trays  0 33383 65504 8  R4467

The products were distributed between 4/23/2025 to 4/28/2025. These products were packaged and sold to wholesalers and distributors located in the states of: Georgia, North Carolina & South Carolina.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to not consume the products and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or they may discard the product. Consumers with questions may contact Jason Breland at 843-866-7707 or 843-599-5154 Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm EST.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.