Ray & Mascari Inc., a company that packs and delivers tomatoes, had announced the recall of a batch of 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes. The recall was announced and initiated on May 2 when the supplier Hanshaw and Capling Farms informed of possible Salmonella contamination in the particular batch of tomatoes. Consumers are advised not to consume tomatoes from the recalled batch.
Highlights
- Ray & Mascari Inc. recalled 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes for possible contamination by Salmonella.
- It is a pathogenic microorganism that can lead to fatal infections in the community if consumed.
- The recall was announced on May 2, followed by publication by the FDA on May 3.
Ray & Mascari Inc. Recalled Four Count Vine-Ripe Tomatoes
Ray & Mascari Inc. is a tomato packing and distribution company that is a long-standing family business in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company has a wide range of tomato categories in addition to other fresh produce. They procure the best quality, fresh produce for packaging under their name.
On May 2, 2025, the company announced a recall of their Vine Ripe Tomatoes. Containers with four tomatoes are being recalled due to a possible Salmonella contamination. This tomato lot was supplied by Hanshaw & Capling Farms of Immokalee, Florida. The farm authorities informed the company of Salmonella presence in their facility and therefore ordered a recall. The FDA also issued a public service notice for this on May 3, 2025.
Description of the Recalled Product
Ray & Mascari Inc. receives tomatoes and packs them. They are then distributed to various stores for sale. The recalled 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes were sold by Gordon Food Service Stores in the following locations:
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Mississippi
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
- Wisconsin
The recalled product was contained in a master case and then in the small individual cases. The description of the recalled tomatoes is mentioned further so that consumers can identify the batch and avoid its consumption.
- Product name: 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes
- Product size: 20 oz (567 g)
- Packaging type: Clamshell containers in a cardboard master case
- UPC: 7 96553 20062 1
- Lot number: RM250424 15250B or RM250427 15250B
Health Risks Associated with Salmonella
Salmonella is a pathogenic microorganism that spreads through food and water. Young children, people with weak immune systems, and elderly people are more prone to severe or fatal infections by this bacterium.
If the intensity of infection is high, the bacteria can enter the bloodstream and cause diseases like arterial infection, endocarditis, and arthritis. In general, the symptoms exhibited by persons infected with Salmonella include fever, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
The company and the FDA have informed everyone who has the recalled lots. No case of any disease outbreak owing to the recalled product has been reported to date. Consumers with the described product are advised to discard it. In case of any query, Ray & Mascari Inc. can be contacted at 1-317-637-0234, Monday- Saturday, 6 am – 5 pm EST.
