Tomatoes

Food safety watchdogs have linked 2024′s unusually high incidence of salmonella to tomatoes, The Independent shared.

UKHSA data showed that the UK saw a salmonella peak last year, with 17.1% rise compared to 2023 (the highest figures of the decade).

The Salmonella Strathcona outbreak, which is particularly dangerous, and the Salmonella Blockley strain, which is concerning because it’s not previously been seen much in Europe, were both linked to tomatoes.

“Tomatoes were... blamed for a Salmonella Strathcona outbreak with 24 patients,” Food Safety News shared, while 84 Salmonella Blockley cases were said to come from the fruit.

It’s also been associated with eggs and red meat.

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