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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 typically deadly infections in younger kids, frail or aged folks, 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 can lead to the organism entering into the bloodstream and producing extra extreme diseases akin to 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. obtained and repacked into 4 Depend Vine Ripe Tomatoes. Hanshaw & Capling Farms initiated the recall because of the attainable presence of Salmonella of their facility. Clients who obtained the recalled tons have been notified and supplied info to additional contact their prospects 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 up to now.

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

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