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Tomatoes, Salmonella and the Fallout - 6/11/2008 12:29:12 AM

pinksugarsub

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080610/ts_nm/food_tomatoes_florida_dc_9

Gheesh..does A/anyone know how these bacteria get into our food chain to begin with?

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RE: Tomatoes, Salmonella and the Fallout - 6/11/2008 2:50:20 AM

slaveboyforyou

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Bacteria are part of the food chain, and we wouldn't be able to survive without them. Salmonella is a particular strain of bacteria that can make people sick. We do a pretty good job with modern science in preventing food bourne illness, but it does happen sometimes. It's nothing new, and it's not a reason for panic.

Here's some info on salmonella from the USDA:

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/fact_sheets/salmonella_questions_&_answers/index.asp#5

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