A company in Indianapolis, Indiana—Ray & Mascari Inc.—is recalling its “4-Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes” packaged in plastic clamshell containers due to possible salmonella contamination. The recall was prompted by a notice from Hanshaw & Capling Farms in Immokalee, Florida, which supplied the affected tomatoes and reported potential salmonella presence at their facility.
The recall notice, posted on the FDA website, warns consumers not to eat the product, which was distributed through Gordon Food Service Stores across 11 states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
Salmonella can lead to serious illness, especially in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms typically include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. In rare cases, the infection may enter the bloodstream, causing severe complications like arterial infections, endocarditis, or arthritis.
The affected tomatoes are sold in plastic clamshell containers labeled “VINE RIPE TOMATOES” with the packaging indicating “Packed by Ray & Mascari Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46204.” The outer cases—cardboard produce boxes—contain 12 of these 4-count containers and may be marked with Lot# RM250424 15250B or Lot# RM250427 15250B.
Customers who received the recalled batches have been contacted with instructions for further notification and distribution.
