Shoppers in 11 states are being urged to check their kitchens after a popular tomato brand was pulled from shelves over contamination concerns linked to a Florida farm.
Ray & Mascari Inc. has recalled its 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes due to the potential presence of Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.
The company announced the recall on May 2, 2025, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the notice on May 3. The recalled tomatoes were sold in 20 oz. (1 lb. 4 oz.) plastic clamshell containers labeled “VINE RIPE TOMATOES” and packaged by Ray & Mascari Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46204.
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Each package has UPC# 7 96553 20062 1 and can be identified by the master case label showing Lot# RM250424 15250B or Lot# RM250427 15250B. The master case is a cardboard produce box with a lid, containing 12 individual clamshell containers.
According to the company, the tomatoes were distributed through Gordon Food Service Stores and sold in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
Ray & Mascari Inc. received the affected lot of tomatoes from Hanshaw & Capling Farms of Immokalee, Florida, which issued its own recall due to the possible presence of Salmonella at its facility.
The company repacked and distributed the tomatoes before being notified. Customers who received the recalled products have been alerted and instructed to contact their own customers and distribution centers.
Salmonella is a bacterium that can lead to infections, particularly dangerous for young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Infections in healthy people typically include symptoms such as fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
In some instances, the bacteria may enter the bloodstream and result in more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled tomatoes at the time of the announcement. Consumers who have purchased the 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes with the specified lot numbers are advised not to eat them and to discard them immediately.
For further information or to report a potential illness, consumers may contact Ray & Mascari Inc. at 1-317-637-0234, Monday through Saturday, between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST.
This recall highlights the importance of food safety and the swift actions required when contamination risks are identified. Consumers in the eleven affected states are urged to check their products and follow the recall guidance to avoid potential health risks from Salmonella exposure.
Just months earlier, a similar warning was issued after a vegetable product sold at Walmart was recalled due to possible Listeria contamination.
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Braga Fresh Foods LLC voluntarily initiated the recall on December 27, 2024, affecting 5,918 cases. The recalled packages were labeled “BEST IF USED BY DEC 10 2024” and had the code BFFG327A6 13:56.