Officials just released new details about potentially contaminated produce that was reportedly distributed to three states.
An Ongoing Tomato Recall Has Been Upgraded to the Nation’s Highest Risk Level
Published on May 29, 2025
June is just a few days away, so if you haven’t started planning your summer garden yet, now might be the time! But if you have to wait a bit for peak produce season, local farmers markets and grocery stores have you covered in the meantime.
Be advised if you purchased a certain type of produce lately, though: Earlier this month, we reported that two companies recalled tomatoes in multiple states. One of the companies involved is Williams Farms Repack, LLC, based in Lodge, South Carolina, which reportedly voluntarily initiated the recall after learning of a potential Salmonella contamination.
Now there’s been an update on the ongoing recall.
Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially labeled the Williams Farms Repack tomato recall as a Class I event. Class I is the highest risk level and is reserved for cases when products could cause serious health issues or death.
The FDA report indicates that the tomatoes were shipped to three states: Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
The following details were also provided:
- Brand Name: H&C Farms Label
- Product Description: Tomato 3 Count
- Product Quantity: 50/3 pack tray; 77/10lb box; 673/25lb box; 419/60ct 2 layer box
- UPC: 0 33383 65504 8
- Recall Number: F-0822-2025
- Code Information: Lot R4467 & R4470
According to the original FDA recall report, the affected tomatoes were distributed between April 23 and April 28. While any tomatoes purchased during that time may no longer be good to eat fresh, it’s possible that consumers used the tomatoes in meals that they’ve frozen for a future meal or canned them for long-term shelf-stable food storage.
The agency has advised: “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.”
No illnesses had been announced in connection with the tomatoes recall as of the May 2 announcement.
Tomatoes are not the only fresh produce being recalled from stores across the country. Many retail chains, including Walmart, are recalling cucumbers and cucumber products from shelves due to possible Salmonella contamination.
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