Salmonella Outbreak Leads to Calls for Reform

The United States has missed crucial opportunities to improve the safety of fresh produce, and this week's foodborne outbreak in tomatoes is a renewed call for reform, Rep. Rosa DeLauro said on Thursday. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday a salmonella outbreak in at least nine states appears to be linked to consumption of certain types of raw red tomatoes and products containing raw red tomatoes. So far, there have been 57 reported cases of illness in Texas and New Mexico. About 30 more people have fallen sick in seven states.The health scare is the latest threat to the U.S. food supply.

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