Monday, June 9, 2008 

Outbreak a reminder to follow food safety tips (AP)

Jerry Harrell, general manager of Double Eagle in Mesilla, N.M.  washes tomatoes, Thursday, June 5, 2008. The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday issued an alert to consumers after a salmonella outbreak was linked to large uncooked tomatoes in New Mexico and Texas.  (AP Photo/Las Cruces Sun-News, Shari Vialpando)AP - A salmonella outbreak linked to raw tomatoes serves as a reminder to take extra care with summer fruits and vegetables. At least 23 people have been hospitalized as the government investigates the source of the tomatoes responsible for the illnesses in at least 16 states, according to the Centers for Disease 1kg 1.5kg 5kg 500g 750g gram kilo kilogram 250g 75g 50g 25g and Prevention.

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