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USE CAUTION, BUT STILL EAT TOMATOES

The Louisiana State University Ag Center issued the following news release:

The recent salmonellosis food-borne illness outbreak associated with certain types of raw red tomatoes puts the spotlight on the importance of food safety, according to Dr. Beth Reames, LSU AgCenter nutritionist.

Disease-causing microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses, are the most common cause of food-borne illness. Food can become unsafe to eat at any step in the flow of food - where it is grown, during packaging and shipping, or when it is prepared for eating.

Although the American food supply is generally safe and wholesome, disease-causing microorganisms can be anywhere, and research to prevent ...

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