FDA warning: Tomatoes, Salmonella contamination

Williams Farms Repack LLC Recalls Tomatoes Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

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Summary
Company Announcement Date:
May 02, 2025
FDA Publish Date:
May 02, 2025
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Produce
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement:
Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella
Company Name:
Williams Farms Repack LLC
Brand Name:
H&C Farms Label
Product Description:
Tomatoes

Company Announcement
LODGE, SC - May 2, 2025 - Williams Farms Repack LLC is recalling Tomatoes sizes; 4x5 2 layer, 60ct 2layer, 3ct trays in the Williams Farms Repack label, and 5x6 25lb, 6x6 25lb H&C Farms Label, due to a potential contamination of Salmonella. Salmonella an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

On April 29, 2025, the firm was notified via telephone by Southeast Tomato Distributors that tomatoes supplied from H&C Farms may be contaminated with Salmonella.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products affected are:

PRODUCT
SIZE
UPC
LOT CODE

Tomatoes
5x6 25lb
N/A
R4467

Tomatoes
6x6 25lb
N/A
R4467, R4470

Tomatoes
Combo 25lb
N/A
R4467

Tomatoes
4x4 2layer
N/A
R4467

Tomatoes
4x5 2layer
N/A
R4467

Tomatoes
60ct 2layer
N/A
R4467

Tomatoes
60ct 18lb loose
N/A
R4467, R4470

Tomatoes
XL 18lb Loose
N/A
R4467

Tomatoes
3ct trays
0 33383 65504 8
R4467

The products were distributed between 4/23/2025 to 4/28/2025. These products were packaged and sold to wholesalers and distributors located in the states of: Georgia, North Carolina & South Carolina.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to not consume the products and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or they may discard the product. Consumers with questions may contact Jason Breland at 843-866-7707 or 843-599-5154 Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm EST.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

Company Contact Information
Consumers:
Jason Breland
 843-866-7707 or 843-599-5154

Williams Farms Repack LLC Recalls Tomatoes Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts
Recall Resources
Enforcement Reports
Industry Guidance For Recalls
Major Product Recalls
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
May 02, 2025
FDA Publish Date:
May 02, 2025
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Produce
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement:
Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella
Company Name:
Williams Farms Repack LLC
Brand Name:
H&C Farms Label
Product Description:
Tomatoes

Company Announcement
LODGE, SC - May 2, 2025 - Williams Farms Repack LLC is recalling Tomatoes sizes; 4x5 2 layer, 60ct 2layer, 3ct trays in the Williams Farms Repack label, and 5x6 25lb, 6x6 25lb H&C Farms Label, due to a potential contamination of Salmonella.


Salmonella an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

On April 29, 2025, the firm was notified via telephone by Southeast Tomato Distributors that tomatoes supplied from H&C Farms may be contaminated with Salmonella.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products affected are:

PRODUCT
SIZE
UPC
LOT CODE

Tomatoes
5x6 25lb
N/A
R4467

Tomatoes
6x6 25lb
N/A
R4467, R4470

Tomatoes
Combo 25lb
N/A
R4467

Tomatoes
4x4 2layer
N/A
R4467

Tomatoes
4x5 2layer
N/A
R4467

Tomatoes
60ct 2layer
N/A
R4467

Tomatoes
60ct 18lb loose
N/A
R4467, R4470

Tomatoes
XL 18lb Loose
N/A
R4467

Tomatoes
3ct trays
0 33383 65504 8
R4467

The products were distributed between 4/23/2025 to 4/28/2025. These products were packaged and sold to wholesalers and distributors located in the states of: Georgia, North Carolina & South Carolina.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to not consume the products and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or they may discard the product. Consumers with questions may contact Jason Breland at 843-866-7707 or 843-599-5154 Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm EST.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

Company Contact Information
Consumers:
Jason Breland
 843-866-7707 or 843-599-5154