FDA Upgrades Recall of Potentially Bacteria-Contaminated Tomatoes in 3 States | The Epoch Times


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FDA Issues Class I Recall of Contaminated Tomatoes

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) upgraded a recall of tomatoes to Class I, its most serious level, due to potential salmonella contamination. This affects tomatoes distributed in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina between April 23rd and 28th.

Affected States and Dates

The recall specifically targets tomatoes distributed within the following timeframe and states:

  • Georgia
  • North Carolina
  • South Carolina

The distribution dates were between April 23 and April 28.

Recall Details

The initial recall was issued in late April, and subsequently upgraded to Class I on May 28th by the FDA. Consumers are urged to check their produce and discard any potentially affected tomatoes.

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The tomatoes were recalled over a possible salmonella contamination, while the FDA upgraded the recall to Class I.

The Food and Drug Administration upgraded a recall of tomatoes in several states to its most severe, Class I, due to the risk of a potentially deadly salmonella contamination.

The affected tomatoes were distributed to Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina between April 23 and April 28, the FDA said in a notice last month. The recall was upped to Class I on May 28, according to an FDA notice.

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