Huge Recall for Salmonella in Tomatoes Hits the News About the Same Time Two Large Salmonella Outbreak Investigations. Coincidence?

So far there have been two recalls due to concerns of Salmonella in tomatoes in the news. Both originating from sellers sourcing from the same farm. A food recall for the potential presence of pathogens is never a good thing. But that is what our recall infrastructure is there for.

What is somewhat concerning is that in the week before these recalls for potential Salmonella in tomatoes were announced, two separate FDA outbreak investigations for the same germ were also posted.

Could these events be related? Or just an unfortunate coincidence.

Either way, I’m here to tell you which tomatoes to avoid and what we know so far about the new Salmonella outbreak.

Two Recalls Due to the Potential Presence of Salmonella in Tomatoes

Both Williams Farms Repack LLC and Ray & Mascari Inc. have issued recalls for tomatoes originating from H&C Farms. This recall was initiated due to the potential presence of Salmonella.

The Ray & Mascari Inc. recall indicated that the supplier farm, “Hanshaw & Capling Farms [H&C Farms] initiated the recall due to the possible presence of Salmonella in their facility.”

How to Identify Recalled Tomatoes

If you have recently purchased tomatoes, check the sticker.

Williams Farms Repack LLC Tomato Recall

Tomatoes labeled Williams Farms Repack LLC with specific lot codes (distributed between 4/23 and 4/28/25) are subject to this recall.

Affected products include:

• Tomatoes 5×6, 25lb, Lot Code: R4467
• Tomatoes 6×6, 25 lb, Lot Codes: R4467, R4470
• Tomatoes Combo, 25lb, Lot Code: R4467
• Tomatoes 4×4, 2 layer, Lot Code: R4467
• Tomatoes 4×5, 2 layer, Lot Code: R4467
• Tomatoes, 60ct, 2 layer, Lot Code: R4467
• Tomatoes, 60ct, 18lb Loose, Lot Codes: R4467, R4470
• Tomatoes, XL, 18lb Loose, Lot Code: R4467

Recalled product were packaged and sold to wholesalers and distributors located in the states of Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Ray & Mascari Inc Tomato Recall

Tomatoes included in the Ray & Mascari Inc recall were sold in plastic clamshells containing four tomatoes. Affected product can be identified as having a “VINE RIPE TOMATOES” label with a “Packed by Ray & Mascari Inc.” label.

Master cases include 12 of those four count clam shells.

Affected Lots include:

• Lot# RM250424 15250B
• Lot# RM250427 1520B

These packages have UPC# 7 96553 20062 1

Recalled tomatoes were sold by Gordon Food Service Stores in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

If you are unsure where your tomatoes came from, err on the side of caution and do not eat it. You can also reach out to your point of purchase to find out.

Both Recalls for Potential Salmonella in Tomatoes Indicate No Illnesses

Both the Williams Farm Repack LLC and Ray & Mascari recalls indicate that “no illnesses have been reported to date.”

It can sometimes take weeks for a sick person’s sample to be connected to an ongoing outbreak. Even more time can elapse before those illnesses are traced back to a food source.

With two Salmonella Enteritidis outbreaks under investigation shortly before Salmonella was detected at the supplier facility, we could be looking at a potential source.

Or one heck of a coincidence.

What exactly do we know about these Salmonella outbreaks?

Two Salmonella Outbreaks with Unknown Food Source

On April 23, 2025, the FDA announced two separate Salmonella Enteritidis outbreaks.

One, given reference #1300 and the other given reference #1301.

The first outbreak initially included 59 cases. A recent update increased that number to 66. The other outbreak initially had 24 cases. Two more cases have since been added to that one.

Little movement has been made on these outbreak investigations since late May. Though FDA traceback has been initiated for them.

Symptoms to Look Out for If You Ate Tomatoes Recently

If you have recently eaten these recalled tomatoes, monitor yourself for symptoms. Especially if you are at higher risk of serious illness. This includes young children, adults over 65, and people with weakened immune systems.

Symptoms of salmonellosis, the illness associated with Salmonella infection, usually include diarrhea, stomach cramps, and fever.

People usually begin feeling sick anywhere from 6 hours to 6 days after exposure. Most of the time people feel better within a week.

Most normally healthy people generally recover on their own without medical assistance and are not recommended to take antibiotics unless illness becomes severe. This practice is in place to reduce the risk of spreading antibiotic-resistant strains. Severity, however, can vary from person to person.

In some cases, the germ can get into the bloodstream and cause additional, potentially life-threatening complications. You may develop arterial infections (infected aneurysms, endocarditis, or a condition known as reactive arthritis that can persist long-term).

What Should You Do If You Become Sick?

If you become sick with a Salmonella infection and may be linked to this outbreak, you may be wondering what you should do.

Most cases of foodborne illness go unreported, as healthy people often experience mild symptoms and do not need medical intervention.

When an outbreak occurs, every bit of data can be important. If you become sick with Salmonella and may be part of this outbreak, there are a few things you can do to help.

Take Care of Yourself

Monitor your symptoms and seek medical attention immediately if your symptoms become more severe. Stay hydrated. Like most diarrheal illnesses, Salmonella infection symptoms can dehydrate the body. This can become a serious problem if left unchecked.

Make a List

Any of the foods you have eaten may be the source of your illness. The outbreak has been narrowed down to a single producer. However, as more information becomes available, this could change. The more thorough you can make your list, the better.

Notify your Local Health Department

If you are not sick enough to seek medical attention, you can still reach out to your local health department. In most cases, they will want a sample to compare your illness with others in the outbreak. If you have been to a doctor, they will likely order these tests and forward them to the local health department. However, it is a good idea to bring up the potential link.

Get Advice

If you have become seriously ill with salmonellosis, you will want to get advice from a food poisoning lawyer. The experienced Salmonella lawyers at The Lange Law Firm, PLLC have helped many people with cases just like yours.

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By: Heather Van Tassell (contributing writer, non-lawyer)