Tomatoes from an Indianapolis, Indiana-based company that have been sold in New York State are being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination, as per an announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes packaged in 20-ounce plastic clamshell containers - distributed to Gordon Food Service Stores by Ray & Mascari Inc. - have been recalled, with the affected UPC code being UPC# 7 96553 20062 1, which includes Lot# RM250424 15250B or Lot# RM250427 15250B.
The tomatoes were grown by Hanshaw & Capling Farms of Immokalee, Florida, who initially reported possible contamination at their facility prior to the recall notice issued by Ray & Mascari Inc.
In addition to New York, the tomatoes in question have also been distributed in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
Currently, there have been no bouts of sickness associated with the ingestion of the potentially affected tomatoes. Symptoms of Salmonella poisoning include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, chills, headache and bloody stools.
Questions or concerns can be directed to Ray & Mascari Inc. by calling 1-317-637-0234, Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.