Packaged tomatoes sold in Michigan and other states recalled over salmonella concerns
Ray & Mascari Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana, is recalling its 4-count vine-ripened tomatoes packaged in clamshell containers because of potential salmonella contamination.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration alert, 20-ounce (1 pound 4-ounce) containers of tomatoes were sold to Gordon Food Service stores in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
Consumers who bought these tomatoes are advised not to consume them. The tomatoes should be discarded.
Ray & Mascari Inc. received the tomatoes from a farm in Immokalee, Florida, and repackaged them into the 4-count containers. The farm, Hanshaw & Capling Farms, initiated the recall because of the 'possible presence of Salmonella in their facility.'
The items sold have 'Vine Ripe Tomatoes' on the label with UPC numbers of 7 96553 20062 1 and a master case label with lot numbers of RM250424 15250B or RM250427 15250B.
So far, no illnesses have been reported from this recall.
Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause severe and sometimes fatal infections in those with weakened immune systems, children younger than 5, and adults older than 65.
More: There's been a rash of foodborne illnesses leading to product recalls: What to know
Symptoms for healthy people include diarrhea (which may be bloody), fever, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps.
Symptoms can start six hours to six days after being infected and last four to seven days, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
If you have severe salmonella symptoms, contact your healthcare provider.
The CDC estimates salmonella bacteria cause more than 1 million infections in the United States annually, with most illnesses coming from food.
Customers can contact Ray & Mascari Inc. with questions or reports of any illnesses 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 317-637-0234.
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