FDA Upgrades Recall of Potentially Bacteria-Contaminated Tomatoes in 3 States

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

Tomatoes in a stock photo. Shutterstock

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.