Tomato scare may not be about tomatoes: Cilantro and peppers join the list
Posted on Jul 8th 2008 2:00PM by Bethany SandersFiled Under: Diet & Weight Loss
After all but taking down the tomato industry with their recent recall, the FDA has yet to find the culprit of the current salmonella outbreak. Now they're turning their attention to foods like hot peppers and cilantro, noting that it might not be tomatoes themselves, but a food that is commonly eaten with tomatoes.With the number of people who have fallen ill quickly approaching 1,000, it's clear that an answer needs to be found soon. The FDA has been focusing on tomatoes coming from Mexico, but they've yet to pinpoint a source.
For more on this outbreak, and for information on what specific foods to avoid, visit the FDA's website.








