Salmonella in Tomatoes
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bethzaring
Master Chef
I was in a MacDonalds in Southern Ohio on Saturday and stopped to read a notice on its door. It said in support of a recent problem in two SW states, and NO problem with any MacDonalds, that they were not supplying any tomato products on any product they sold at that store. I did notice that they did not reduce the price on any sandwich or salad. It seemed totally bizarre. The sign also apologized for any inconvenience this may cause....A BLT without the T?
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Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
At least they were being responsible. The problem seems to be extensive in the west and southwest with some eastern and southern states effected as well.
I saw a report on TV that said plum/roma and round tomatoes were effected. Cherry tomatos and those with the vines still attached were OK.
I saw a report on TV that said plum/roma and round tomatoes were effected. Cherry tomatos and those with the vines still attached were OK.
DramaQueen
Head Chef
When I get up in the morning, I have to turn on the "Today" show to find out what I can and cannot eat that day. This is nuts. Apparently the problem has spread across the country into Virginia so it's not only the Southwestern states anymore.
Now I'm wondering, what do I do with the 6 gorgeous Romas I bought Saturday before I learned about the problem. Cooking the tomatoes or roasting them should solve the problem , right???
Now I'm wondering, what do I do with the 6 gorgeous Romas I bought Saturday before I learned about the problem. Cooking the tomatoes or roasting them should solve the problem , right???
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mozart
Senior Cook
Yes. However you would need to be very careful about cross-contamination by knives, cutting boards, bowls or whatever.
jpmcgrew
Executive Chef
I buy the tomatoes on the vine had some last night. No problem. Those are supposed to be safe.ChefJune
Master Chef
yet another reason to be glad that I shop at a Greenmarket, where tomatoes have not even begun to show up yet! (and when they do, this won't be a problem, because they are not mass produced).
oops, I just reread what I wrote, and I want to say I'm not meaning to sound smug.... I know I'm lucky to have such good local tomatoes available in the summer. I really don't care for the flavor and texture of out of season tomatoes, so I only buy and use them when I can purchase the local ones, which is pretty much late July through mid-October. At that time, I go crazy over them!
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Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
If your tomatoes are coming from Florida, no worries.
MexicoKaren
Head Chef
Yes, but I notice that Mexico is not on the safe list. We eat ALOT of Roma tomatoes - the only variety generally available here. I guess I will stay tuned...........
Barbara L
Traveling Welcome Wagon
Salmonella Outbreak from Tomatoes
I just got this update in my webmd newsletter: Salmonella Tomato Warning Expanded
It is affecting quite a few states.
Barbara
I just got this update in my webmd newsletter: Salmonella Tomato Warning Expanded
It is affecting quite a few states.
Barbara
mozart
Senior Cook
This is currently being discussed on the Food and Kitchen Safety forum
but this is expanded, we should merge them though...
Done. Threads are now merged.
Fisher's Mom
Executive Chef
Most of the restaurants, including McDonald's, here in San Antonio are no longer serving any fresh tomatoes right now. It's playing havoc with the Mexican restaurants since they rely heavily on fresh tomatoes.I was in a MacDonalds in Southern Ohio on Saturday and stopped to read a notice on its door. It said in support of a recent problem in two SW states, and NO problem with any MacDonalds, that they were not supplying any tomato products on any product they sold at that store. I did notice that they did not reduce the price on any sandwich or salad. It seemed totally bizarre. The sign also apologized for any inconvenience this may cause....A BLT without the T?
This stinks! 2-3 years ago something happened to the tomato crop and there was a shortage - not only fresh but also affected the quantity available for commercial canning. Remember those 2/$1 28-oz cans we used to frequently see on sale - nobody around here has had those since then.
Maverick2272
Washing Up
I had heard McDonalds had stopped serving tomatoes, now I know why. Yikes! I wonder what Burger King is going to do, or the taco stands around here.
LOL - actually Florida is one of the states that has NOT been cleared as a potential source.
USFDA Update: June 10, 2008
I think we should begin to see tomatoes on the menu again very soon.
mozart
Senior Cook
I believe it was cleared today according to our local news
