Tomatoes sold in 11 states recalled for salmonella contamination concerns
An Indiana-based company is recalling on the vine tomatoes over salmonella contamination concerns, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Ray & Mascari Inc. recalled 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes packaged in clam shell containers that were sold through Gordon Food Service Stores across 11 states.
The Indianapolis-based Ray & Mascari Inc. was notified by Hanshaw & Capling Farms of Florida that they were recalling the lot of tomatoes it sent to be repackaged into the 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes product for the potential presence of salmonella in its facilities.
The FDA said that no illnesses have been reported and that customers who have purchased the recalled tomatoes should not consume them and discard the product.
The Ray & Mascari recall comes on the heels of a separate recall of tomatoes from Williams Farms Repack LLC in three states − also for potential salmonella contamination.
Where were the recalled tomatoes sent to?
The tomatoes covered by the recall were sent to Gordon Food Service Stores in:
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Mississippi
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
- Wisconsin
How to identify recalled tomatoes
The recalled tomatoes are sold in plastic clamshells containing four tomatoes.
The four-count plastic clam shells have a VINE RIPE TOMATOES label containing a Packed by Ray & Mascari Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46204. The label has a UPC number of 7 96553 20062 1.
Stores who received the recalled lots have been notified and provided recall instructions to further contact their customers and distribution centers, according to the FDA.
Salmonella: Symptoms, how it's treated
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems, according to the FDA. The signs of salmonella poisoning include:
- Bloody diarrhea or diarrhea that lasts more than three days without improving
- Diarrhea and fever over 102 degrees Fahrenheit
- Excessive vomiting, especially if it prevents you from keeping liquids down
- Signs of dehydration, including dry mouth and throat, infrequent peeing and feeling dizzy when standing up
- Stomach cramps
These symptoms most commonly occur between six hours and six days after exposure. Though most people recover in four to seven days, those with weakened immune systems, including children younger than 5 and adults over 65, may experience more severe symptoms that require medical treatment or hospitalization.