Ray & Mascari Inc., based in Indianapolis, Indiana, have issued a recall of select tomatoes due to potential Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause serious infections in animals and humans, especially those in vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems.
Background
The recall was initiated after the company was notified by Hanshaw & Capling Farms that tomatoes sent to Ray & Mascari Inc. had the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Distribution
The affected products were sold by Gordon Food Service stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
The recall notice said that “customers who received the recalled lots have been notified and provided information to further contact their customers and distribution centers with recall instructions.”
Product Details
| Product | Size | Packaging | UPC Code | Lot Code |
| Tomatoes | 20 oz (1 lbs 4 oz) | Plastic clamshell containing 4 tomatoes | 7 96553 20062 1 | Lot# RM250424 15250B or Lot# RM250427 15250B |
Consumer Action
Consumers should check their homes and businesses for the recalled products.
As with all food recalls, consumers are strongly advised to discontinue use of the affected products even if they look or smell safe to eat.
Anyone in possession of the recalled products is requested to not sell, serve, donate, or distribute them.
Consumers should thoroughly sanitize any surface, utensils, or containers that have come into contact with the impacted products.
The recalled items should be disposed of immediately.
Consumers with additional questions or concerns can contact Ray & Mascari Inc. at 317-637-0234 from Monday to Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Eastern Standard Time.
Health Risks
No illnesses in connection with consumption of the affected product have been reported. Any consumers who are experiencing symptoms of food poisoning or Salmonella infection after contact with the affected product should contact their medical provider.
Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause severe gastrointestinal illness in humans. Symptoms typically include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, appearing six hours to six days after exposure to the bacteria. While most people recover without specific treatment, the infection can be severe, especially for young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
