Produce recall alert: Tomatoes have been recalled in three U.S. states, the FDA announced Friday.
On May 2, Williams Farms Repack LLC voluntarily recalled a select number of tomatoes because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, a group of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness.
Tomatoes from Williams Farms Repack LLC, packaged in nine different sizes, have been recalled:
- 5×6, 25 lbs; lot code: R4467
- 6×6, 25 lbs; lot codes: R4467 and R4470
- Combo, 25 lbs; lot code: R4467
- 4×4, 2 layer; lot code: R4467
- 4×5, 2 layer; lot code: R4467
- 60 count, 2 layer; lot code: R4467
- 60 count, 18 lbs, loose; lot code: R4467 and R4470
- XL, 18 lbs, loose; lot code: R4467
- 3 count trays; UPC: 0 33383 65504 8; lot code: R4467
The tomatoes were sold under the brands Williams Farms Repack and H&C Farms.
The tomatoes were distributed between April 23 and April 28 to wholesalers and distributors located in the following states:
- Georgia
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
The recalled tomatoes may be contaminated with Salmonella, a group of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness.
Symptoms of a Salmonella infection include:
- Watery diarrhea that might have blood or mucus
- Stomach cramps
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
If you have the recalled tomatoes, do not consume them. Throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
You can also monitor for symptoms of Salmonella infection, which normally appear between six hours and six days after consuming a contaminated food.