Indianapolis food company recalling tomatoes due to potential Salmonella contamination

Ray and Mascari

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- An Indianapolis food company is recalling tomatoes due to a potential Salmonella contamination on Monday. 

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

"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," the FDA recall statement reads.

"Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis."

No illnesses have been reported as of Monday, May 5.

According to the recall, Ray & Mascari was notified by Hanshaw & Capling Farms of Immokalee, Florida that they were recalling the lot of tomatoes Ray & Mascari received and repacked into 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes.

"Hanshaw & Capling Farms initiated the recall due to the possible presence of Salmonella in their facility," the recall statement reads.

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

The four-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 with questions or reports of any illness should contact Ray & Mascari Inc. at 1-317-637-0234, Monday- Saturday, 6am-5pm EST.

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