Check your refrigerator now: Contaminated tomatoes could put your health at risk and the FDA is recalling them
The FDA has published a Class I recall advisory covering tomatoes sold in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina that carry the risk of Salmonella.
The US Food and Drug Administration has released an enforcement advisory after a voluntary recall for tomatoes sent to three states, which carry the risk of Salmonella contamination.
The recall impacts tomatoes produced by Williams Farms Repack, a South Carolina-based company, that were sold in three-count packs, as well as 10- and 25-pound boxes, which are more likely to be purchased by businesses in the food service industry.
The recall was classified as ‘Class I,’ which is the most severe and indicates “a reasonable probability that the product could cause serious health problems or death."
The recall was initially issued in early May, with the FDA describing the packaging of the products as follows:
- 4x5 2 layer
- 60ct 2layer
- 3ct trays in the Williams Farms Repack label
- 5x6 25lb H&C Farms label
- 6x6 25lb H&C Farms label
Where were the tomatoes sold?
The recalled products were shipped to Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and the FDA considers the matter ongoing. The UPC and Lot Codes of the affected products can be found on the FDA’s website.
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