IMPORTANT FOOD RECALL ALERT: The FDA has issued an important warning about a deadly food recall that is putting American families at risk of serious illness or death.
Williams Farms Repack LLC tomatoes are being pulled from markets as they have been identified as potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
By the end of May, the FDA elevated the recall to Class I status, its most severe designation.
According to the agency, this classification indicates “a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”
The pull originated on May 2 when Williams Farms Repack LLC removed tomatoes supplied by H&C Farms from store shelves.
Between April 23 and April 28, the contaminated produce was distributed in various packaging formats, including 50 three-pack trays, 77 10-pound boxes, and 419 60-count two-layer boxes.
Williams Farms Repack LLC stated, “On April 29, 2025, the firm was notified via telephone by Southeast Tomato Distributors that tomatoes supplied from H&C Farms may be contaminated with salmonella.”
This situation is not an isolated incident. Ray & Mascari Inc. has also issued a separate Class I recall for their “Vine Ripe Tomatoes” sold in clamshell containers across multiple states, including Illinois and Indiana.
These tomatoes were primarily distributed through Gordon Food Service Stores and were packaged with labels stating “Packed by Ray and Mascari, Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46204.”
“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,” the company said.
Moreover, about 14% of food recalls in the U.S. last year were due to possible Salmonella contamination – a statistic that should alarm every family concerned about food safety.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
Though healthy individuals typically recover without treatment, the elderly, young children, and those with compromised immune systems face potentially life-threatening complications.
For those concerned about potential exposure, health officials recommend washing and sanitizing surfaces that may have come into contact with the contaminated tomatoes, washing hands thoroughly, and avoiding high-risk foods if immunocompromised.
Most importantly, if consumers have purchased tomatoes in the affected states, they must immediately check their refrigerator and dispose of any questionable items.
No illnesses had been reported at the time of the recall announcement, but the elevated risk classification suggests federal authorities are taking no chances with public health.
In addition, the recall notification was triggered by a possible presence of Salmonella at Hanshaw & Capling Farms in Florida, raising questions about the reliability and transparency of our agricultural supply chain.
Consumers with questions about the Williams Farms pull can contact the company directly, while those concerned about Ray & Mascari products should contact their customer service department.
