Ray & Mascari Inc. is voluntarily recalling its “on the vine” tomatoes for potential salmonella contamination, according to a May 3 recall notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The Indiana-based company repackaged recalled tomatoes from Hanshaw & Capling Farms, which is included in a May 2 recall from Williams Farms Repack LLC.
Recalled tomatoes were sold to Gordon Food Service Stores across 11 states, including in Wisconsin. One of the locations is in Grand Chute.
No illnesses have been reported to date, the notice said.
Here’s what to know:
What products are being recalled?
Ray & Mascari Inc.’s “4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes,” which are packaged in clam shell containers, are included in the recall.
The UPC is 7 96553 20062 1.
Where is Gordon Food Service located in Wisconsin?
The Grand Chute store is located at 301 N. Bluemound Drive. Here are the other Wisconsin locations, according to its store locator.
Where were recalled products sold across the U.S.?
Aside from Wisconsin’s Gordon Food Service Stores, recalled tomatoes were sold in 10 states, including:
Three states were named in the Williams Farms Repack LLC recall, though Wisconsin was not included.
What should I do if I have a recalled product?
Consumers are urged to not use any recalled tomatoes and discard them.
Those with questions or reports of illness should contact Ray & Mascari Inc. by calling 1-317-637-0234 between Monday and Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
Salmonella signs and symptoms:
Salmonella are a bacteria which can cause the foodborne bacterial illness salmonellosis, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
According to the CDC, symptoms usually kick in between six hours and six days after infection, lasting from four to seven days. Common symptoms include:
The CDC says you should contact your healthcare provider in the following instances:
Additionally, salmonella can cause other infections or long-term complications, the CDC says.
Rashad Alexander and reporters from USA TODAY contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Appleton Post-Crescent: Tomatoes being recalled in stores due salmonella concerns, including Grand Chute location
Reporting by Cailey Gleeson, Appleton Post-Crescent / Appleton Post-Crescent
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