The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of tomatoes sold in 11 states due to potential salmonella contamination.

“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,” a press release read.

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

From the FDA:

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.

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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.

ABC News reports:

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause illness and is one of the leading causes of foodborne illnesses in the U.S. and around the world, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is most often spread through food but can also spread through water, animals, people and other ways, the agency states.

Symptoms of a salmonella infection include abdominal pain, fever, headache, watery diarrhea that may also have blood or mucus, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting.

“Symptoms usually start 6 hours to 6 days after infection and usually last 4 to 7 days,” the CDC states.

Most people recover without treatment after four to seven days. Some, particularly children younger than 5 and adults 65 years and older, or people with weakened immune systems, may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.

Read the full recall announcement HERE.

 

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