Tomatoes from Williams Farms Repack LLC were recalled across three U.S

Tomato Recall Gets Highest Risk Warning Over Salmonella Fears—What You Need to Know states due to potential contamination with Salmonella. Check your kitchen now

Tomatoes from Williams Farms Repack LLC were recalled across three U.S

Tomatoes recalled across three U.S. states were given a Class I risk warning from the FDA.
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The FDA has set a recent tomato recall at the highest risk level.
The tomatoes, from Williams Farms Repack LLC, may be contaminated with Salmonella.
If you have the recalled tomatoes, throw them away and monitor for signs of Salmonella infection.

The Food and Drug Administration has given the highest risk level to a tomato recall in three states.

The tomatoes from Williams Farms Repack LLC, recalled in early May, could be contaminated with Salmonella, bacteria that can cause severe foodborne illness.

Which Tomatoes Were Recalled?

The recall affects whole tomatoes sold under the brands Williams Farms Repack and H&C Farms andpackaged in nine different sizes:

5x6, 25 lbs; lot code: R4467
6x6, 25 lbs; lot codes: R4467 and R4470
Combo, 25 lbs; lot code: R4467
4x4, 2 layer; lot code: R4467
4x5, 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

Recalled tomatoes have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and should be thrown out.
FDA

Which States Are Affected?

The recalled tomatoes were sent to wholesalers and distributors in the following states:

Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina

Why the FDA Set the Highest Risk Level

On May 28, the FDA gave the tomato recall a Class I risk level, meaning there is a "reasonable probability" that eating the tomatoes "will cause serious adverse health consequences or death."

Salmonella infection commonly causes watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, and vomiting.

However, some groups—young children, frail or elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems—may experience severe, potentially fatal infections.

Symptoms of severe Salmonella infection include:

Diarrhea or vomiting lasting more than two days
Bloody poop (including diarrhea) or pee
A fever higher than 102°F
Signs of dehydration, such as very dark pee and feeling dizzy or lightheaded
Long-term complications, including infections that spread to other parts of the body

What You Should Do

If you have the recalled tomatoes, or you're not sure where your tomatoes came from, throw them away and monitor for signs of Salmonella infection.

Seek medical attention immediately if you or a loved one experiences symptoms of severe Salmonella infection, listed above.

Edited by Amber Brenza

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