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This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced two ongoing recalls on fresh tomatoes due to potential salmonella contamination. Here's what you need to know.
The first recall was initiated by Williams Farms Repack LLC and published to the FDA website on May 2, 2025. It affects fresh tomatoes packed under both the Williams Farms Repack label and the H&C Farms label. The Williams Farms Repack and H&C Farms tomatoes were sold to wholesalers between April 23, 2025, and April 28, 2025, and were distributed to three states: Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
The second recall was initiated by Indianapolis-based Ray & Mascari Inc. on May 2, 2025, and was published to the FDA website on May 3. The Ray & Mascari Inc. recall affects 4-packs of vine-ripened tomatoes sold under the label of the same name. These recalled tomatoes were distributed to Gordon Food Service Stores in 11 states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
Both tomato recalls appear to be linked back to the same farm: Hanshaw & Capling Farms (or H&C Farms) of Immokalee, Florida. According to the Ray & Mascari recall, Hanshaw & Capling Farms discovered the possible presence of Salmonella in its facility. The Williams Farms Repack LLC recall was initiated after the firm was notified on April 29 by Southeast Tomato Distributors that tomatoes supplied from H&C Farms may be contaminated with Salmonella.
How to Identify the Recalled Tomatoes
The Williams Farms Repack LLC recall affects fresh tomatoes that were sold in various sizes of containers: 4×5 2-layer boxes, 60-count 2-layer boxes, and 3-count trays under the Williams Farms Repack label as well as 5×6 and 6×6 25-pound boxes under the H&C Farms label. You can view photos of the recalled tomato packaging on the FDA website.
Here is a full list of the recalled Williams Farms Repack LLC products along with lot codes:
SIZE
UPC
LOT CODE
5×6 25lb
N/A
R4467
6×6 25lb
N/A
R4467, R4470
Combo 25lb
N/A
R4467
4×4 2layer
N/A
R4467
4×5 2layer
N/A
R4467
60ct 2layer
N/A
R4467
60ct 18lb loose
N/A
R4467, R4470
XL 18lb Loose
N/A
R4467
3ct trays
0 33383 65504 8
R4467
The Ray & Mascari Inc. recall affects 4-count packages of tomatoes in plastic clamshells. The affected products will bear a "VINE RIPE TOMATOES" label with "UPC 7 96553 20062 1" as well as a label that reads "Packed by Ray & Mascari Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46204."
The master case of the recalled tomatoes is a cardboard box containing 12 4-count containers with a label bearing Lot # RM250424 15250B or Lot # RM250427 15250B. You can view photos of this packaging on the FDA website as well.
What to Do if You Have the Recalled Tomatoes
Though no cases of salmonellosis illness have been reported to date in connection with either of these recalls, consumers who have any of these tomatoes should not consume them. If you believe you have tomatoes from either of these recalls, discard them or return them to the original place of purchase for a full refund.
If you have any questions regarding the Williams Farms Repack LLC recall, contact Jason Breland at 843-866-7707 or 843-599-5154 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
If you have any questions regarding the Ray & Mascari Inc. recall, contact Ray & Mascari Inc. at 1-317-637-0234, Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
For more information on Salmonella, including symptoms, visit the CDC Salmonella information page.
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