US: Attack of the killer tomatoes - (The Guardian)
June 10, 2008 – 7:49 pmHenry Miller writes that outbreaks of food poisoning in the US will continue unless we take a different approach to food safety
An outbreak of food poisoning first linked to a bacterium called Salmonella Saintpaul in raw tomatoes has spread to at least 16 states over the past several months. At least 160 cases of illness caused by this organism have been reported in the West, Midwest and Northeast. On Monday, McDonald’s, Burger King, Wal-Mart and other restaurants and supermarkets pulled tomatoes from their sandwiches and shelves due to health concerns.
This is not a new problem. As is the case for many fruits and vegetables that are eaten raw, tomatoes harbour many potential pathogens, including various strains of Salmonella. In 2006, two high-profile outbreaks of E. coli-related illnesses traced to spinach and lettuce, respectively, received wide publicity. The casualties: three deaths and approximately 300 illnesses nationwide.
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