Vine ripe tomatoes recalled due to possible salmonella contamination

(WAND) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of vine ripe tomatoes sold in 11 states, including Illinois, due to possible contamination with salmonella.

Tomato Recall — Ray & Mascari Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana, is recalling 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes packaged in clam shell containers [20 oz. (1 lb. 4 oz) 567g] with UPC# 7 96553 20062 1, and a master case label with Lot# RM250424 15250B or Lot# RM250427 15250B because of the potential for them to be contaminated with *Salmonella*. (May 03, 2025)
via U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Ray & Mascari Inc. of Indianapolis recalled 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes packaged in clam shell containers sold in Gordon Food Service Stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

Customers who received the recalled lots were notified and provided information to further contact their customers and distribution centers with recall instructions.

No illnesses have been reported so far. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

This product is sold in plastic clam shells containing 4 tomatoes. The 4- count plastic clam shells have a VINE RIPE TOMATOES label containing a Packed by Ray & Mascari Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46204. The master case would be a cardboard produce box with a lid, containing 12 4 count containers. The master case label would have Lot# RM250424 15250B or Lot# RM250427 15250B.

Consumers who have purchased these 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes should discard the product and do not consume. Consumers with questions or reports of any illness may contact Ray & Mascari Inc. at 1-317-637-0234.