Deadly Salmonella has been linked to tomatoes sold in 3 states, the FDA announced recently. The recall was first announced on May 2, 2025, but has now been upgraded to the most severe warning. The threat is now listed as Class I with “serious adverse health consequences or death” due to the health implications of Salmonella infection.
The South Carolina company, Williams Farms Repack LLC, sold the tomatoes to wholesalers and warehouses between April 23-28. These tomatoes were then sold to consumers under the Williams name as well as the name of H & C Farms. The company then issued a recall on those tomatoes. They where distributed in the states of Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina and were repackaged into various sized containers for sale, including larger and smaller units.
The Food and Drug Administration was notified by telephone of the potential for Salmonella contamination on April 29th.
The Affected Tomatoes
- 5×6 (25 lbs)- Lot Code R4467
- 6×6 (25 lbs)- Lot Codes R4467 and R4470
- Combo (25 lbs)- Lot Code R4467
- 4×4, 2-layer- Lot Code R4467
- 4×5, 2-layer- Lot Code R4467
- 60-count, 2-layer- Lot Code R4467
- 60-count (18 lbs loose)- Lot Codes R4467, R4470
- XL (18 lbs loose)- Lot Code R4467
- 3 count trays, (UPC 033383655048)- Lot Code R4467
Symptoms of Salmonella
Salmonella can cause diarrhea, cramps, vomiting, bloody stools, fever, and dehydration. The illness can also be life-threatening in some populations. Symptoms can last for months in affected individuals. Pregnant women, the elderly, and children are some of the groups most drastically affected by Salmonella infection.
So far no illnesses have been reported directly linked to the recalled tomatoes, but anyone who purchased these tomatoes should not consume them in order to avoid getting sick. Customers should either bring the tomatoes back to where they purchased them for a refund or discard them immediately.