Tomatoes Recalled in These 3 States Over Salmonella Concerns—What to Know

Produce recall alert: Tomatoes have been recalled in three U.S. states, the FDA announced Friday.

On May 2, Williams Farms Repack LLC voluntarily recalled a select number of tomatoes because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria, which can cause foodborne illness.

Tomatoes from Williams Farms Repack LLC, packaged in nine different sizes, have been recalled:

• 5×6, 25 lbs; lot code: R4467
• 6×6, 25 lbs; lot codes: R4467 and R4470
• Combo, 25 lbs; lot code: R4467
• 4×4, 2 layer; lot code: R4467
• 4×5, 2 layer; lot code: R4467
• 60 count, 2 layer; lot code: R4467
• 60 count, 18 lbs, loose; lot code: R4467 and R4470
• XL, 18 lbs, loose; lot code: R4467
• 3 count trays; UPC: 0 33383 65504 8; lot code: R4467

The tomatoes were sold under the brands Williams Farms Repack and H&C Farms.

The tomatoes were distributed between April 23 and April 28 to wholesalers and distributors located in the following states:

• Georgia
• North Carolina
• South Carolina

The recalled tomatoes may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria, which can cause foodborne illness.

Symptoms of a Salmonella infection include:

• Watery diarrhea that might have blood or mucus
• Stomach cramps
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite

If you have the recalled tomatoes, do not consume them. Throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

You can also monitor for symptoms of Salmonella infection, which normally appear between six hours and six days after consuming a contaminated food.