Check your tomatoes and if you've eaten any lately and have flu-like symptoms, it would be a good idea to check with your doctor.
The FDA issued a warning today (June, 7 2008) in reference to certain tomatoes grown in certain areas of the country. Individuals in several states have been infected with salmonella including Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Tomatoes identified include red plum, red Roma, and red round tomatoes. Other tomatoes and those grown in home gardens should be fine. There's also a list of states where no problems have been noted with the tomato crops.
According to the warning, it is possible that the tainted tomatoes may be linked to a single grower. The FDA is working to identify the problem and get and keep bad tomatoes off the shelves as we move into the big tomato season.
