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A TOMATO recall has been elevated as federal officials warn that eating the affected fruit could lead to serious illness or even death.

The Food and Drug Administration upgraded the recall to a Class I level, citing a “reasonable probability” of dangerous health consequences.

Woman in blue sweatshirt selecting tomatoes at a market.
The FDA has issued two recalls for tomatoes that could be contaminated with bacteria that can lead to a fatal illness  (stock image)Credit: Getty
Recalled tomatoes in plastic packaging.
The FDA upgraded the recall to category I, citing a “reasonable probability” of dangerous health consequencesCredit: FDA
Tomato carton from Williams Farms Repack, LLC.
The initial alert came in early May when Williams Farms Repack LLC pulled H&C Farms Label tomatoesCredit: FDA
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These tomatoes were sold to wholesalers in South Carolina, North Carolina, and GeorgiaCredit: FDA

The tomatoes were distributed across parts of the Southwest and Midwest.

The upgraded recall involves products linked to multiple farms and packaging companies, according to FDA records.

The initial alert came in early May when Williams Farms Repack LLC pulled H&C Farms Label tomatoes over potential salmonella contamination.

They were sold to wholesalers in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.

Southeast Tomato Distributors notified the firm on April 29, 2025.

Shipments were made between April 23 and April 28, the FDA said.

The tomatoes came in a wide range of sizes, from three-packs to bulk 25-pound bags.

At the time of the first recall, no illnesses had been reported.

The FDA later raised the classification due to the risk of death.

The Class I designation is the most serious category under FDA recall standards.

Officials warned customers may still have the tomatoes in their freezers.

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Salmonella can survive in cold, wet environments for weeks.

The FDA urges consumers to throw away any frozen tomatoes from the affected batch.

The source of the contamination is still unknown.

FDA recalls ‘contaminated’ tomatoes

Williams Farms Repack LLC

Williams Farms Repack LLC is recalling tomatoes due to a potential Salmonella contamination. On April 29, 2025, the company was informed by Southeast Tomato Distributors over the phone that tomatoes from H&C Farms might be tainted with Salmonella.

The products were distributed between April 23, 2025, and April 28, 2025. These items were packaged and sold to wholesalers and distributors in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Consumers with questions may contact Jason Breland at 843-866-7707 or 843-599-5154 Monday through Friday 8 am 5 pm EST.

Ray & Mascari Inc. 

Ray & Mascari Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana, is recalling 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes packaged in clamshell containers. This product is available in plastic clamshells with a VINE RIPE TOMATOES label, containing four tomatoes. The recalled tomatoes were sold through Gordon Food Service Stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

Consumers with questions or reports of any illness may contact Ray & Mascari Inc. at 1-317-637-0234, Monday- Saturday, 6 am to 5 pm EST.

Source: FDA Recalls

A separate recall involving a different tomato company was also flagged in early May.

Ray & Mascari Inc. recalled its Vine Ripe tomatoes sold in plastic four-packs.

They were alerted to the possible contamination by Hanshaw & Caping Farms in Immokalee, Florida.

Ray & Mascari’s tomatoes were distributed through Gordon Food Service Stores.

States impacted include Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

The packaging was labeled “VINE RIPE TOMATOES” and included the name Ray & Mascari Inc.

No illnesses have been reported in connection to these tomatoes either.

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