Article: tomatoes are still suspect, but are they really to blame?(Front)

By Lauran Neergaard

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON

As salmonella cases continue to climb, the government is checking whether tainted tomatoes really are to blame for the record outbreak - or whether the problem is with another ingredient, or a warehouse that is contaminating newly harvested tomatoes.

The widening outbreak - with 810 people confirmed ill - means whatever is making people sick could still be on the market, federal health officials warned Friday.

Tomatoes remain the top suspect, and the advice on which ones consumers should avoid hasn't changed, said David Acheson, the Food and Drug Administration's food safety chief.

However, he said ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!