How does tomatoes causing salmonella spread to 16 states?
Investigation of Outbreak of Infections Caused by Salmonella Saintpaul States with persons with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Saintpaul, by state of residence. Click map to view a larger image. Information updated June 9, 2008 Click Here for Advice to Consumers CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states, the Indian Health Service, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate an ongoing multi-state outbreak of human Salmonella serotype Saintpaul infections. An epidemiologic investigation conducted by the New Mexico and Texas Departments of Health and the Indian Health Service using interviews comparing foods eaten by ill and well persons has identified consumption of raw tomatoes as the likely source of the illnes
