on Jun 6th, 2008Salmonella scare, recall at Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market has halted sales of Roma and large, round field-grown tomatoes without attached vines or stems at all of its more than 270 stores after an outbreak of salmonella linked to raw tomatoes. In addition, stores are no longer using tomatoes in sandwiches and salads.
The voluntary recall follows a warning from the Texas Health Department officials; there have been 21 confirmed cases of salmonella in the Lone Star State — none fatal — since mid-April and officials believe uncooked tomatoes to be the source.
The information is not yet on Whole Foods’ website, but a company spokeswoman confirmed the details to the East Bay (CA) Business Journal.
Whole Foods, often called Whole Paycheck by consumers, was the supplying market for Top Chef Chicago and has stores in the US, Canada and the UK.
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Yes, I heard about the tomato recall, ella, but didn’t know that Whole Foods was particularly implicated. I occasionally shop there, but don’t usually get produce there. I had already eaten two of the five tomatoes I’d bought without getting sick, and then I washed the others really well with veggie wash; so far so good. We’ll have to see for the future, but wow, tomatoes are staples for so many of us!
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Yes, WF was especially hard-hit and to pull stock at every store, everywhere, is pretty admirable.
Here’s the official advice, btw, from the bizlink I have in the post:
Customers who bought tomatoes are urged to cook the produce at 145 degrees to kill any possible salmonella, thoroughly wash all tomatoes under running water, separate tomatoes from raw meat and seafood, wash cutting boards and countertops with hot soap and water when switching between types of foods and remember to wash hands thoroughly before preparing or serving food.
Wow! Last year’s ecoli spinach scare was a real put off and now we have salmonella tomatoes to worry about as well. I’m glad you posted this because I was unaware of it.
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Long time no see, timethief! I’m glad it was useful for you. And for once, I’m sort of happy that fresh tomatoes aren’t worth buying in my area for most of the year. I think I’ll put a couple plants in tomorrow…
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