Slog - Comments on Attack of the Killer Tomatoes http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes The Food and Drug Administration is expanding its warning to consumers nationwide that a salmonellosis outbreak has been linked to consumption of certain raw red plum, red Roma, and red round tomatoes, and products containing these raw, red tomatoes. FDA recommends that consumers not eat raw red Roma, raw red plum, raw red round tomatoes, or products that contain these types of raw red tomatoes unless the tomatoes are from the sources listed below. If unsure of where tomatoes are grown or harvested, consumers are encouraged to contact the store where the tomato purchase was made. Consumers should continue... Copyright 2008 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:51:59 -0800 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:45:29 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Gloria "Or tomatoes grown at home."

Shouldn't that be obvious? I don't get it.

]]> Gloria http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043565 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043565 Chow Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:02:04 -0800 Comment by w7ngman Sane people: 1
Raw foods advocates: 0

]]> w7ngman http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043588 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043588 Chow Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:18:28 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle Remember, pasteurization isn't just for milk ...

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043603 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043603 Chow Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:30:22 -0800 Comment by arduous @2 I'm confused. Are you suggesting no one should eat raw vegetables anymore? Because while I wouldn't call myself a raw food advocate, and I've never been to one of those raw food restaurants, I do like my raw tomatoes.

]]> arduous http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043638 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043638 Chow Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:02:04 -0800 Comment by PopTart Raw tomatoes, sun warmed and fresh off the vine, with a light sprinkling of salt have to be one of the best things about growing tomatoes.

So, are Washington tomatoes on or off the list? Should I be retroactively fearing the tomatoes I got at the farmer's market last weekend?

]]> PopTart http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043653 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043653 Chow Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:35:37 -0800 Comment by arduous Poptart, the press release says that tomatoes with the vine still attached are fine, but frankly, I wouldn't worry too much about farmers' market tomatoes. Those come from small farmers, and I think the outbreak is associated with the big farms.

]]> arduous http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043655 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043655 Chow Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:39:59 -0800 Comment by J Finally, my hatred of tomatoes is justified!

Thx for the otherwise non-news Jonah

]]> J http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043656 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043656 Chow Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:40:10 -0800 Comment by arduous Oh, @ Poptart, Washington tomatoes ARE on the list of potentially contaminated tomatoes. So I guess ... eat at your own peril....? Though, like I said, they specifically say that tomatoes with the vine attached are okay.

]]> arduous http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043657 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043657 Chow Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:44:16 -0800 Comment by leek Plus, you guys, beware that raw ketchup!

]]> leek http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043668 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043668 Chow Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:21:16 -0800 Comment by Gabe At least reference the movie from 1978, not the crappy cartoon spinoff.

http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi179831065/

]]> Gabe http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043674 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043674 Chow Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:34:05 -0800 Comment by Karlheinz Arschbomber Dudes & Dudettes:
THIS IS FUCKING OBVIOUS.
What's missing from the 'OK' list below?

It starts with the letter 'M' and people tend to speak Spanish there.

For some political reason they did not put out a screaming 'M.....n Tomatoes are tainted' release.

But gimme a fucking break, that's what it is saying. A major fraction of tomatoes in the shops in the Western states listed in the FDA scare-sheet comes from that place which is in the opposite direction from Canada.


FDA's Tomato Recommendations

Because of the salmonella outbreak, the FDA advises consumers not to eat raw red Roma, raw red plum, and raw red round tomatoes, or products containing those types of tomatoes, unless the tomatoes are from the following places, which have not been linked to the outbreak:

* Arkansas
* California
* Georgia
* Hawaii
* North Carolina
* South Carolina
* Tennessee
* Texas
* Belgium
* Canada
* Dominican Republic
* Guatemala
* Israel
* Netherlands
* Puerto Rico

]]> Karlheinz Arschbomber http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043685 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043685 Chow Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:11:31 -0800 Comment by RainMan The Capitol Hill farmers market tomatoes are grown in a hothouse that does not use pesticides and come from a small farm. I wouldn't worry too much about them.

]]> RainMan http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043691 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043691 Chow Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:36:15 -0800 Comment by volt someone should notify Julia's in Wallyford and tacos guyamas in wseattle, just ate there ive gotten a tomato attack!

]]> volt http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043729 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043729 Chow Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:51:44 -0800 Comment by high and bi that killer tomatoes cartoon (and the movie) was awesomely stupid even when I saw it the first time.

]]> high and bi http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043748 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043748 Chow Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:11:47 -0800 Comment by max solomon WTF is a "red round tomatoe"? aren't they typically ALL red & round?

]]> max solomon http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043780 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/attack_of_the_killer_tomatoes#c1043780 Chow Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:45:29 -0800