Williams Farms Repack LLC is recalling tomatoes because of a potential contamination with Salmonella.
On April 29 the firm was notified by Southeast Tomato Distributors that tomatoes supplied from H&C Farms may be contaminated with Salmonella.
No illnesses had been confirmed as of the posting of the company’s recall notice on the Food and Drug Administration website.
The implicated tomatoes were distributed between April 23 and April 28. These products were packaged and sold to wholesalers and distributors located in the states of Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. The tomatoes may have been further distributed.
The tomatoes were repacked into bulk cartons and three-pack consumer trays.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to not consume them and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or they may discard the product. Consumers with questions may contact Jason Breland at 843-866-7707 or 843-599-5154.
Products affected are:
PRODUCTSIZEUPCLOT CODETomatoes5×6 25lbN/AR4467Tomatoes6×6 25lbN/AR4467, R4470TomatoesCombo 25lbN/AR4467Tomatoes4×4 2layerN/AR4467Tomatoes4×5 2layerN/AR4467Tomatoes60ct 2layerN/AR4467Tomatoes60ct 18lb looseN/AR4467, R4470TomatoesXL 18lb LooseN/AR4467Tomatoes3ct trays0 33383 65504 8R4467
About Salmonella infections
Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not usually look, smell, or taste spoiled. Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile, according to the CDC.
Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled tomatoes and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about the possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis. Salmonella infection symptoms can mimic other illnesses, frequently leading to misdiagnosis.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea may be so severe that patients require hospitalization.
Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop a severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.
Some people get infected without getting sick or showing any symptoms. However, they may still spread the infections to others.
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