Information on the Tomato Salmonella Outbreak

[barbszy]

This link contains a list of safe sources and types of tomatoes (http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/tomatoes.html#retailers). Fortunately New Jersey is on the safe list, since it's almost time for those famously delicious Jersey tomatoes!

[rachael24]

Thanks for the update Barb...I usually get my tomatoes from NJ, thank god.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Thanks for posting this Barb. I've been so busy that I didn't even think about it.

Well, you know where we get our tomatoes since I am in Texas. So far, no illnesses. But, that may be due to the fact that I always get the "on the vine" tomatoes as well as the grape ones. DH just doesn't like tomatoes, so he was clear.

[sweetnell3]

We have cut back on the tomatoes at this time,hope our vines start producing soon as we'll know they are safe to eat.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

I don't know what I'd do if I had to go without tomatoes! It is my favorite fruit/veggie. I have to have it in stews, spaghetti sauce, salads, and so on.

[Audrey]

I've not eaten tomatoes since the scare. A friend of mine grows them and keeps telling me to stop by. We've just done nothing red for a while now LOL.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

I just realized that Texas and New Mexico are on the safe list. That is probably why I didn't get sick with all the tomatoes that I eat.

[dallasalice1]

Thanks for the link. I always look forward to tomato season & was very ticked when it first hit the news. Thank goodness Il is safe & I can start having my grilled cheese & tomato sandwiches, BLT's etc. Nothing better than homegrown maters!

Alice

[barbszy]

Dallasalice, I also like grilled cheese & tomato. Fortunately I was able to find "safe" tomatoes at the store so I can enjoy my favorite summertime sandwich.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Has anyone else added green chilies or grilled onions to your grilled cheese sandwich? They are good too.

[Audrey]

Grilled onions...yes. One of our favorites is grilled turkey, cheese and onions.