Recalled tomatoes could be deadly, FDA warns

The salmonella-tainted tomatoes were sold in three states

By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs

June 3, 2025

• The FDA has issued a Class I recall, its highest threat level, for salmonella-contaminated tomatoes sold by Williams Farms Repack LLC, warning they could be potentially deadly.

• The affected tomatoes were distributed in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, under the Williams Farms Repack and H&C Farms labels, with multiple lot codes including R4467 and R4470.

• Consumers are advised to not consume the recalled tomatoes, and instead return them for a refund or discard them; for questions, contact Jason Breland at the numbers provided.

On May 2, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Williams Farms Repack LLC had issued a recall of Vine Ripe Tomatoes because of the potential for them to be contaminated with salmonella.

This week, the FDA raised the alarm, warning that the tomatoes were not just tainted but potentially deadly. The FDA raised the recalls classification to Class I, the highest threat level.

The recalled tomato sizes are 4×5 2 layer, 60ct 2layer, 3ct trays in the Williams Farms Repack label, and 5×6 25lb, 6×6 25lb H&C Farms Label. The tomatoes were distributed in three southern states – Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

The recalled products are:

What to do

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to 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 MondayFriday 8:00 am5:00 pm EST.

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