Recall of tomatoes due to contamination posing a risk of causing a deadly illness – they were repackaged and sold in 14 states

CONSUMERS have been warned about two tomato recalls that could have very serious consequences.

The contaminated tomatoes, produced and sold by different manufacturers, were recalled in over 14 states.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued two recalls only a day apart regarding the same common produce item.

Williams Farms Repack issued the first recall regarding the possible Salmonella contamination of the company’s tomatoes.

The FDA released a warning on May 2, 2025, even though Southeast Tomato Distributors had already informed the company about potentially contaminated tomatoes from H&C Farms on April 29, 2025.

Three states were sold the contaminated tomatoes: Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

The product was sold to wholesalers and distributors between April 23, 2025, and April 28, 2025.

So far, the FDA is not aware of any reported illnesses.

Any customer who purchased Williams Farms tomatoes around that timeframe was urged to return the product for a full refund or discard it.

The second alert, issued on May 3, 2025, targeted Ray & Mascari Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana, which recalled 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes.

The recalled product was being sold in eleven states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

The produce company withdrew the item from the market because there was a likelihood of Salmonella presence in their facility at Hanshaw & Capling Farms in Immokalee, Florida, as stated in the alert.

“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,” the FDA alert read.

“Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.”

If Salmonella gets into the bloodstream, there is a chance of contracting more serious illnesses like arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis.

The product was packaged in a 4-count plastic clamshell container with a “VINE RIPE TOMATOES” label.

Consumers who have purchased the product have been asked to dispose of it immediately.

Although no illnesses have been reported, customers who have experienced symptoms were urged to contact Ray & Mascari Inc. at 1-317-637-0234, Monday to Saturday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.

In total, fourteen states were impacted by the tomato recalls.

The FDA website provides a detailed list of recalled products, including food, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices.

Anyone interested in finding out more information about a specific recalled item or company can search their online archive.

Consumers who want to be notified about recalled items can sign up for emails through the FDA website.

The FDA has already issued over 50 public recalls regarding food and beverages this year.