The FDA has upgraded a voluntary recall of Williams Farms Repack tomatoes to a Class 1 warning, its most severe, due to potential salmonella contamination. The tomatoes, distributed in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina between April 23 and 28, pose a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death, though no illnesses have been reported yet.
FDA issues highest alert for tomato recall due to salmonella risk
United StatesHealth
AI Summary
TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The FDA has upgraded a voluntary recall of Williams Farms Repack tomatoes to a Class 1 warning, its most severe, due to potential salmonella contamination. The tomatoes, distributed in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina between April 23 and 28, pose a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death, though no illnesses have been reported yet.
Trending- 1 April 23-28 (current year): Tomatoes distributed.
- 2 Three weeks ago (current year): FDA announced voluntary recall by Williams Farms Repack LLC.
- 3 Last week (current year): FDA upgraded recall to Class 1.
- Consumers urged to return or discard affected tomatoes
- Potential for serious illness or death if contaminated tomatoes are consumed
- Increased public awareness of food safety risks
What: The FDA upgraded a tomato recall to its highest alert level (Class 1) due to potential salmonella contamination.
When: Last week (recall upgraded); three weeks ago (initial recall announced); distributed between April 23 and 28; symptoms typically begin 12-72 hours after infection and last up to a week.
Where: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina (distribution states).
Why: To prevent serious adverse health consequences or death from potential salmonella contamination in recalled tomatoes.
How: The FDA upgraded the recall status, urging consumers to return or discard the affected tomatoes.