Food News Alert from the FDA: Not to Eat Certain Types of Raw Tomatoes 
FDA Warns Consumers in New Mexico and Texas Not to Eat Certain Types of Raw Red Tomatoes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 3, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers in New Mexico and Texas that a salmonellosis outbreak appears to be linked to consumption of certain types of raw red tomatoes and products containing raw red tomatoes. The bacteria causing the illnesses are Salmonella serotype Saintpaul, an uncommon type of Salmonella.
The specific type and source of tomatoes are under investigation. However, preliminary data suggest that raw red plum, red Roma, or round red tomatoes are the cause.
At this time, consumers in New Mexico and Texas should limit their tomato consumption to tomatoes that have not been implicated in the outbreak. These include cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, tomatoes sold with the vine still attached, and tomatoes grown at home.
Yikes! This reminds me of the big spinach scare a few years back. How come icky veggies never get tainted with stuff like this?
NOW That’s funny! and a very good question, too!
HA ha ha..Thanks for sahring about this great news about tomato.
You’re welcome. SDR has a lot of Texas readers, I’m not sure about New Mexico readers.
Shout out if you’re from NM!
Anyhoo, I just wanted to help get this out in the open.
Tomato is too important to me cause I like tomato sauce very much.he he he.
Has everyone heard that the FDA has now made this advisory NATIONWIDE?
The Food and Drug Administration is expanding its warning to consumers nationwide that a salmonellosis outbreak has been linked to consumption of certain raw red plum, red Roma, and red round tomatoes, and products containing these raw, red tomatoes.
See more details straight the U.S. F.D.A.
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01848.html