Tomatoes, Jalapenos, and Cilantro Suspected in Salmonella Outbreak
July 10, 2008 by Maricar
Filed under Cooking, Food and Drinks, Safety at Home
I haven’t eaten a fresh tomato in weeks. Even though some types have been labeled safe to eat by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), we decided it was safer to avoid eating tomatoes altogether for now. It’s sometimes hard for me to remember which tomatoes are safe and which are not.
In addition to tomatoes, it appears that jalapeno and serrano peppers, and cilantro are now suspect. This latest report made me wince, since I made Texas caviar (with a jalapeno) just for the July 4 weekend.
The FDA is still investigating the cases and the possible sources of …read more
