Tomatoes sold in Kentucky recalled over salmonella concerns. How to check yours
Containers of four-count, on-the-vine tomatoes sold at Gordon Food Service stores in Kentucky and 10 other states are being recalled over concerns of possible salmonella contamination.
As a bacteria, a salmonella infection can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain. For particularly vulnerable groups, such as young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, infections can cause serious and sometimes fatal complications.
No illnesses have been reported as of May 2, a recall notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.
Here’s what to know about the recall, including how to check if you have some of the recalled tomatoes in your pantry.
Which products have been recalled?
The recall applies to the four-count, vine-ripe tomatoes packaged in plastic clam shell containers by Ray and Mascari Inc., out of Indianapolis. The company was notified by its supplier, Hanshaw and Capling Farms in Florida, that it was recalling the tomatoes due to possible salmonella exposure at their facility.
The recalled tomatoes were sold by Gordon Food Services stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
According to the store’s online list of Kentucky locations, Gordon Food Service has stores in Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green and Florence.
How to check if you purchased the recalled product
If you bought vine-ripe tomatoes recently, you should look for a label on the packaging that reads “Packed by Ray & Mascari Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46204.”
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recall notice describes a master case the tomatoes are shipped in, with a dozen containers in each cardboard produce box. Look for a master case label with the following lot codes:
RM250424 15250B
RM250427 15250B
Consumers who bought these products should throw them away. Those with questions or illnesses are asked to contact Ray and Mascari Inc. at 1-317-637-0234 Monday through Saturday between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT, the recall notice states.
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