NEW: Organic Grape Tomatoes Might Have Salmonella, Warns HEALTH

The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) advises consumers that Andrew Williamson Fresh Brand organic grape tomatoes may be contaminated with salmonella. At this time, HEALTH does not have information that these products were shipped directly to Rhode Island; however they were distributed in nearby Connecticut and New York.

 

The following products are being recalled:

 

·        Organic grape tomatoes, 10.5-ounce plastic, clam shell shaped containers with the UPC code 033383655925

·        Organic grape tomatoes, 7-ounce plastic, clam shell shaped containers with the barcode 20025465; marketed under Fresh & Easy brand

The label on both of the products contains the words limited edition  and product of Mexico.

 

If consumers have any recalled product, they should throw it away or return it to the store where they bought it. If you purchased recalled product in Rhode Island, please report it to HEALTH’s Office of Food Protection at 222-2749. No illnesses have been reported in association with this recall.

 

Symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps. Anyone with these symptoms should contact their healthcare provider for evaluation and treatment.