They've been recalled because they could possibly cause serious health issues, and the FDA warns consumers to throw them out.
Tomatoes Have Been Recalled in 14 States for “Potential Contamination”
Published on May 05, 2025
Summer’s just around the corner, and with that comes dreams of a summer garden overflowing with ripe, juicy tomatoes. Better yet, past research has suggested this seasonal fave may reduce your risk of cardiovascular or bowel diseases, boost your skin health, and possibly even provide anti-cancer benefits.
But fresh on the heels of a recent salsa recall comes the news that tomatoes from two different distributors have now been hit with recalls, and food safety experts warn that consuming the produce could potentially cause “serious” health issues.
Last Friday, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Williams Farms Repack LLC is recalling tomatoes because of a “potential contamination of Salmonella.” The next day, the FDA also reported that Indianapolis-based company Ray & Mascari Inc is recalling its tomatoes for the same reason.
It is not clear from either notice how many total pounds or units of tomatoes have been affected.
The Cleveland Clinic explains that Salmonella is “an infection with Salmonella bacteria that causes diarrhea, fever and stomach pains.” While a healthy person may recover from Salmonella in a couple of days without medical intervention, young children, people with compromised immune systems, and the elderly may be at a “higher risk for serious illness” and even death.
The Williams Farms Repack recall went into effect when Southeast Tomato Distributors alerted the company in late April that its tomatoes—originally supplied from H&C Farms—could be contaminated with Salmonella.
The tomatoes were reportedly sold to both wholesalers and distributors in three states: Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. They were distributed between April 23 and April 28.
The recalled products bear either a “Williams Farms Repack” label or an “H&C Farms” label. The FDA report also shares the following details about the recalled tomatoes:
- Size: 5×6 25lb; Lot code: R4467; UPC: N/A
- Size: 6×6 25lb; Lot code: R4467, R4470; UPC: N/A
- Size: Combo 25lb; Lot code: R4467; UPC: N/A
- Size: 4×4 2layer; Lot code: R4467; UPC: N/A
- Size: 4×5 2layer; Lot code: R4467; UPC: N/A
- Size: 60ct 2layer; Lot code: R4467; UPC: N/A
- Size: 60ct 18lb loose; Lot code: R4467, R4470; UPC: N/A
- Size: XL 18lb loose; Lot code: R4467; UPC: N/A
- Size: 3ct trays; Lot code: R4467; UPC: 0 33383 65504 8
Meanwhile, according to a separate FDA report, the recalled Ray & Mascari Inc. tomatoes were sold by Gordon Food Service Stores, which claims to be “North America’s largest family-operated food distributor.” The tomatoes were sold in 11 states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
The company received an alert about a possible Salmonella contamination by Florida-based Hanshaw & Capling Farms. Hanshaw & Capling Farms sold the recalled tomatoes to Ray & Mascari, which were then repackaged into “4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes.”
The FDA reported the following information regarding this recall:
- Size: Four tomatoes
- Packaging: plastic clamshells (20 oz.)
- Label: “VINE RIPE TOMATOES”
- Packaging text: Packed by Ray & Mascari Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Master case package: A cardboard produce box with a lid, containing 12 four-count containers
- Lot numbers: RM250424 15250B or RM250427 15250B
As of press time, there have not been any reports of illness from either Williams Farms Repack or Ray & Mascari Inc.
The FDA warns that people who have purchased tomatoes that have been recalled from either distributor should not consume them. Instead, they should discard them.
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