The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) escalated a recall of tomatoes distributed in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina to Class I status, highlighting potential salmonella contamination. A Class I recall indicates a "reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death," according to the FDA. No illnesses linked to this recall have been reported so far.
Williams Farms Repack was responsible for distributing the tomatoes to regional wholesalers and distributors from April 23 to April 28, 2025. The affected produce included slicer tomatoes sold loose by weight or in packages of three. Packaging involved boxes labeled either with "Williams Farms Repack" or "H&C Farms."
The initial recall was announced on April 30, 2025. However, the FDA's decision to upgrade the recall to Class I occurred on May 28. In alignment with FDA guidance, consumers should refrain from consuming the recalled tomatoes, opting to either obtain a refund or properly dispose of them. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has previously advised that produce of uncertain origin should be discarded, and surfaces that came into contact with such produce should be thoroughly cleaned.
For questions related to the recall, Williams Farms Repack provided contact information for representative Jason Breland (Tel: +1 843 866 7707), available for inquiries from Monday to Friday during business hours in the Eastern Standard Time zone.
Source: Everyday Health
