Recall alert: H&C Farms tomatoes sold in NC recalled due to Salmonella concerns

WRAL staff

The Food and Drug Administration has issued two recalls on tomatoes over possible salmonella contamination in multiple states, including North Carolina.

According to the FDA, the tomatoes from H&C Farms have been contaminated with salmonella. The affected tomatoes were sold to wholesalers in North Carolina, Georgia and South Carolina between April 23 and April 28.

Additionally, the FDA issued recalls for four-count vine-ripe tomatoes from Ray & Mascari Inc. sold by Gordon Food Service Stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Wisconsin.

The tomatoes affected by the recalls can be found on the FDA’s website.

People infected with salmonella can often experience fever, diarrhea that’s bloody at times, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare cases, salmonella can result in more serious illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis. It can also be fatal in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems.

While the FDA said no illnesses have been reported from the tomatoes, it recommends consumers either throw the tomatoes out or return them if they are unopened.

Consumers with questions may contact Jason Breland at 843-866-7707 or 843-599-5154 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. EST.