{"id":2151086,"date":"2025-06-02T18:25:43","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T23:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=2151086"},"modified":"2025-06-02T18:25:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T23:25:43","slug":"tomato-recall-update-may-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/tomato-recall-update-may-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Tomato Recall: FDA Issues Highest Alert Over Contaminated Tomatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"We're off to a bit of a rocky start to summer produce this season. Tomatoes and cucumbers<\/a> have both been recalled in the past month, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced that a tomato recall has been upgraded to a Class I. This is the highest level of classification<\/a>, which means that \"use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.\"\r\n\r\nWhile these tomatoes are no longer for sale in stores, it's important to check your freezer and pantry. Salmonella bacteria can survive for weeks in a variety of conditions so storing something in the freezer doesn't mean it's safe. The same goes for canning, so if you've canned any tomatoes this season, double-check where you purchased them.\r\n

What caused the recall?<\/h2>\r\nOn May 2, Williams Farms Repack LLC announced a recall of tomatoes<\/a> due to potential salmonella contamination. Salmonella<\/a> is a bacteria that is a leading cause of foodborne illnesses in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This specific outbreak in tomatoes is still under investigation, so we don\u2019t know how exactly the tomatoes were contaminated with salmonella bacteria. The recall was upgraded<\/a> to a Class I on May 28.\r\n\r\nFor most people, symptoms of salmonella<\/a> start 12 to 72 hours after eating something that\u2019s contaminated, according to the FDA. The most common symptoms are diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps. If you ate affected tomatoes within the past three days and are experiencing any of these symptoms, go to the doctor.\r\n

What stores sold the tomatoes?<\/h2>\r\nThe tomatoes were distributed to a variety of grocery stores in these three states: Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. We don't know which specific stores received the tomatoes, so if you're unsure about the source of your tomatoes, it's better to err on the side of caution and not consume them.\r\n

How do I know if I have a recalled tomato?<\/h2>\r\nThe tomatoes were distributed between April 23 and April 28, per the FDA. The tomatoes have brand name H&C Farms or Williams Farms Repack on the label.\r\n\r\nProduct Description:<\/strong> 3-count tray, 10-pound box, 25-pound box and 60-count two-layer box\r\nUPC:<\/strong> 0 33383 65504 8\r\nLot Code:<\/strong> R4467 and R4470\r\n\r\nAdditionally, wholesalers may have received tomatoes in the following large packages:\r\n