Tomatoes in the US have been recalled as they present a “reasonable probability” of severe illness or even death.
The ongoing recall of tomatoes from Williams Farm Repack LLC has now been upgraded to a Class I recall by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The company first recalled its tomatoes on April 30 over fears they were contaminated with salmonella. At the time of the voluntary recall, the South Carolina-based company said there were no related illnesses reported.
The affected tomatoes were shipped to three US states, namely Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. There were 50 three-pack trays of tomatoes distributed, as well as 77 10-pound boxes, and 419 60-count two-layer boxes. The tomatoes contain the lot numbers R4467 and R4470, with the Williams Farm Repack label or an H&C Farms label.
Customers should not consumer the tomatoes and should return them for a full refund.
According to the FDA, a Class I recall is “a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”
Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children or elderly people. Symptoms includes diarrhoea, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, and fever.
It’s important to contact your healthcare provider if you display any of these symptoms.
