Tomato Recall Alert: “Do Not Eat These!”—Salmonella Risk in 14 States

If you’ve recently picked up tomatoes from the store, stop and check your packaging now—two major tomato recalls have just been announced due to potential salmonella contamination.

🚫 What’s Been Recalled?

Two different suppliers—Ray & Mascari Inc. and Williams Farms Repack LLC—have issued recalls involving tomatoes sold in 14 states.

Here’s what to look for:

• Ray & Mascari Inc.
  • Product: 4-count “VINE RIPE TOMATOES”
  • Packaging: Plastic clamshell container
  • UPC: 7 96553 20062 1
  • Sold at: Gordon Food Service Stores
  • States affected: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin
• Williams Farms Repack LLC
  • Product: Tomatoes sent to wholesalers and distributors
  • Distributed between: April 23 – April 28
  • States affected: Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina

❗ Why the Recall?

The issue was first discovered when Hanshaw & Capling Farms in Florida identified a possible salmonella contamination in tomatoes sent to Ray & Mascari. Williams Farms also found potential contamination in their facilities and issued a similar recall.

⚠️ What Is Salmonella?

According to the Cleveland Clinic, salmonella is a bacterial infection that can cause:

• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Stomach cramps

It usually clears up on its own, but it can be serious—especially for young children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems.

✅ What Should You Do?

If you have any of the recalled tomatoes:

• Do NOT eat them
• Return them to the store for a full refund
• Or safely throw them away

All stores involved have been notified and should have information posted for customers.

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Stay Safe: Always Wash Produce and Practice Safe Food Handling

Even with non-recalled items, always wash your fruits and veggies thoroughly and store them properly to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.