Vine ripened tomatoes recalled

The FDA said Ray and Mascari recalled its four-count of vine-ripened tomatoes due to a potential Salmonella contamination.

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Ray & Mascari recalled its four-pack of vine-ripened tomatoes due to potential contamination with Salmonella.
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The Food and Drug Administration said Ray & Mascari of Indianapolis, Ind., recalled its Four-Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes packaged in clamshell containers due to a potential contamination with Salmonella.

The 20-ounce packages have a UPC No. of 7 96553 20062 1, and a master case label with lot No. RM250424 15250B or lot No. of RM250427 15250B

Gordon Food Service stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Wisconsin sold the packaged tomatoes.

Hanshaw & Capling Farms of Immokalee, Fla., notified Ray & Mascari that the company had recalled a lot of tomatoes. Hanshaw & Capling Farms initiated the recall due to the possible presence of Salmonella in its facility, according to the FDA. Ray & Mascari received and repacked the tomatoes in its Four-Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes.

The FDA said customers who received the recalled lots have been notified.

This product is sold in plastic clamshells containing four tomatoes and have a VINE RIPE TOMATOES label that say “Packed by Ray and Mascari Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46204.” The FDA said the master case is a cardboard produce box with a lid, containing 12 four-count containers. The master case label would have lot No. RM250424 15250B or lot No. RM250427 15250B.

No illnesses have been reported to date, according to the FDA.

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