Tomato Recall Expands to Include Additional Producers and States

Ray and Mascari, Inc. has announced a recall for its 4-count vine ripe tomatoes. This move is in response to the risk of Salmonella contamination which could harm consumers across multiple states. This latest action comes on the heels of a spring 2023 recall of Salmonella-tainted tomatoes from other growers. On May 5, 2025, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall based on hundreds of reports detailing illnesses from consumption. They pegged industry’s push-back on these products’ public health dangers.

The recalled tomatoes were sold in plastic clamshell containers marked with UPC 0 12344 00040 1 and described as “4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes.” Each container is 20 oz. (567 grams) and has a Universal Product Code (UPC#) label of 7 96553 20062 1. It is incumbent on consumers to look out for the master case labels. These are essential in identifying which batches were affected by this recall, so look for Lot# RM250424 15250B or Lot# RM250427 15250B.

This recall impacts consumers in 11 states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. The tomatoes involved in the outbreak had mostly been sold in Gordon Food Service Stores across these areas.

Ray and Mascari’s recall has raised an important concern. This action follows a long and winding road of concern regarding Salmonella contamination in fresh tomatoes. Just two days earlier, Williams Farms Repack, LLC and H&C Farms Tomatoes announced recalls. This sole action took a widespread impact on produce distributed all over Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. That previous recall had included lot codes R4467 or R4470.

If you own one of the recalled products, discontinue use immediately. To learn more about the recall, contact Ray and Mascari, Inc. at 1-317-637-0234. The Contractor’s Service contact line is open Monday-Saturday, from 6 a.m.-5 p.m. EST.

Food safety is our number one priority, and the FDA remains highly vigilant. They focus on the role consumers play through proper food handling to reduce health risks from contaminated products.