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Firm Announcement

Ray & Mascari Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana, is recalling 4 Depend Vine Ripe Tomatoes packaged in clam shell containers [20 oz. (1 lb. 4 oz) 567g] with UPC# 7 96553 20062 1, and a grasp case label with Lot# RM250424 15250B or Lot# RM250427 15250B due to the potential for them to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which may trigger severe and generally deadly infections in younger kids, frail or aged individuals, and others with weakened immune methods. Wholesome individuals contaminated with Salmonella usually expertise fever, diarrhea (which can be bloody), nausea, vomiting and belly ache. In uncommon circumstances, an infection with Salmonella may end up in the organism stepping into the bloodstream and producing extra extreme diseases reminiscent of arterial infections (i.e., contaminated aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis.

The recalled tomatoes have been bought by Gordon Meals Service Shops in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

Ray & Mascari Inc. was notified by Hanshaw & Capling Farms of Immokalee, Florida that they have been recalling the lot of tomatoes Ray & Mascari Inc. acquired and repacked into 4 Depend Vine Ripe Tomatoes. Hanshaw & Capling Farms initiated the recall because of the doable presence of Salmonella of their facility. Clients who acquired the recalled heaps have been notified and supplied data to additional contact their clients and distribution facilities with recall directions.

This product is bought in plastic clamshells containing 4 tomatoes. The 4- depend plastic clam shells have a VINE RIPE TOMATOES label containing a Packed by Ray & Mascari Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46204. The grasp case can be a cardboard produce field with a lid, containing 12 4 depend containers. The grasp case label would have Lot# RM250424 15250B or Lot# RM250427 15250B.

No diseases have been reported to this point.

Shoppers who’ve bought these 4 Depend Vine Ripe Tomatoes ought to discard the product and don’t eat. Shoppers with questions or studies of any sickness could contact Ray & Mascari Inc. at 1-317-637-0234, Monday- Saturday, 6am-5pm EST.

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