The US Food and Drug Administration has lifted its warning on tomatoes amid the ongoing investigation into the recent salmonella outbreak.
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The FDA said tomatoes now available to buy were not associated with the outbreak, which has left over 1,200 people in the US and Canada ill.
However, the agency said yesterday (17 July) consumers should steer clear of eating raw jalapeno and serrano peppers, which have also been linked to the disease.
The FDA warned US consumers last month to avoid three types of tomato – Roma, red plum and red round tomatoes – due to possible salmonella contamination.
During its investigation into the outbreak, the agency has faced fierce criticism over its handling of safety standards for produce and for the absence of mandatory safety guidelines for produce firms.
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By GlobalDataTwo deaths have also been linked to the outbreak.
