India, May 5 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced the recalls of Vine Ripe Tomatoes in 14 states, supplied by Hanshaw & Capling or H&C Farms, and repacked and sold by various companies, citing the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that causes the foodborne illness salmonellosis.
Immokalee, Florida -based H&C Farms initiated the recall due to the possible presence of Salmonella in their facility.
Indianapolis, Indiana -based Ray & Mascari Inc. has called back 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes sold by Gordon Food Service Stores; and Lodge, South Carolina-based Williams Farms Repack LLC has called back Tomatoes supplied by Southeast Tomato Distributors from H&C Farms.
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