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H&C Farms Label Tomatoes recall: Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella

Recall published 1+ years ago

Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella

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3 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Salmonella contamination

The hazard here is Salmonella contamination, a bacterial infection that is usually unpleasant rather than dangerous, but which hits young children and older adults much harder.

What the notice says: Salmonella an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Why it matters: Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. It spreads easily from a contaminated product to hands, taps, cloths and other food in the same kitchen.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The CDC describes salmonellosis as diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps that usually begin between six hours and six days after exposure and last about four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment. Children under five, adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to become seriously ill. Seek care for diarrhoea with a high fever, bloody stools, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration such as very little urine, a dry mouth or dizziness when standing.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
May 2, 2025
Risk level
Highest risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
H&C Farms Label
Product type
Fresh produce
Distribution
Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
UPC codes
033383655048
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Tomatoes

What the company announced

LODGE, SC – May 2, 2025 - Williams Farms Repack LLC is recalling Tomatoes sizes; 4x5 2 layer, 60ct 2layer, 3ct trays in the Williams Farms Repack label, and 5x6 25lb, 6x6 25lb H&C Farms Label, due to a potential contamination of Salmonella . Salmonella an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

On April 29, 2025, the firm was notified via telephone by Southeast Tomato Distributors that tomatoes supplied from H&C Farms may be contaminated with Salmonella .

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products affected are:

  • PRODUCT: Tomatoes · SIZE: 5x6 25lb · UPC: N/A · LOT CODE: R4467
  • PRODUCT: Tomatoes · SIZE: 6x6 25lb · UPC: N/A · LOT CODE: R4467, R4470
  • PRODUCT: Tomatoes · SIZE: Combo 25lb · UPC: N/A · LOT CODE: R4467
  • PRODUCT: Tomatoes · SIZE: 4x4 2layer · UPC: N/A · LOT CODE: R4467
  • PRODUCT: Tomatoes · SIZE: 4x5 2layer · UPC: N/A · LOT CODE: R4467
  • PRODUCT: Tomatoes · SIZE: 60ct 2layer · UPC: N/A · LOT CODE: R4467
  • PRODUCT: Tomatoes · SIZE: 60ct 18lb loose · UPC: N/A · LOT CODE: R4467, R4470
  • PRODUCT: Tomatoes · SIZE: XL 18lb Loose · UPC: N/A · LOT CODE: R4467
  • PRODUCT: Tomatoes · SIZE: 3ct trays · UPC: 0 33383 65504 8 · LOT CODE: R4467

The products were distributed between 4/23/2025 to 4/28/2025. These products were packaged and sold to wholesalers and distributors located in the states of: Georgia, North Carolina & South Carolina.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to not consume the products and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or they may discard the product. Consumers with questions may contact Jason Breland at 843-866-7707 or 843-599-5154 Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm EST.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 6 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 033383655048

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • R4467

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 60 ct
  • 3 ct
  • 25 lb
  • 18 lb

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Salmonella

H&C Farms Label — The hazard here is Salmonella contamination, a bacterial infection that is usually unpleasant rather than dangerous, but which hits young children and older adults much harder.

  1. Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.
  2. If you repackaged or froze it, check the freezer too. Salmonella is not killed by freezing.
  3. Watch everyone who ate it for about a week, and call a doctor sooner for a child under five or an adult over 65.
  4. Bag it and bin it, or take it back to the store — do not feed it to pets or livestock either.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to not consume the products and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or they may discard the product.

Company contact: Williams Farms Repack LLC — Consumers: Jason Breland, 843-866-7707 or 843-599-5154

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was H&C Farms Label fresh produce recalled?

Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella Salmonella an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 033383655048; lot code R4467. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to not consume the products and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or they may discard the product.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina.

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