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Salmonella Tomato Warning Expanded: Outbreak in Certain Raw, Red Tomatoes Sickens At Least 145 People in 16 States
From WebMd's Food Poisoning Health Center: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/20080609/salmonella-tomato-warning-expanded?ecd=wnl_nal_060908 Salmonella Tomato Warning Expanded Salmonella Outbreak in Certain Raw, Red Tomatoes Sickens At Least 145 People in 16 States By Miranda Hitti WebMD Health NewsReviewed by Louise Chang, MDJune 9, 2008 -- The FDA has broadened its list of tomatoes to avoid because of a salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 145 people in 16 states since the middle of April. The FDA and CDC first warned last week of dozens of people in nine states who had gotten sick after eating certain types of raw, red tomatoes. Salmonella bacteria can cause diarrhea (which may be bloody), fever, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.Roasted Tomato Soup
Roasted Tomato Soup
From Bobby Flay
10 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise, seeds removed
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 Spanish onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
3 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
The Return of a Lost Jersey Tomato
The Return of a Lost Jersey Tomato By JULIA MOSKIN, NY Times Published: July 23, 2008 http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/23/dining/23toma.html?th&emc=th WHEN heirloom tomatoes became popular in the 1990s, Jack Rabin became acutely uncomfortable. “Everyone was going gaga over them. My farmers were trying to grow them, and we’d walk out in the field and just see horticultural garbage,” said Mr. Rabin, a longtime agricultural extension agent with Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J.Rabid's Homemade Tomato and Carrot Soup
One thing I have noticed about living in different countries is what is easy to find and inexpensive in one place, may not be in another.
While in the UK and USA, cream of tomato soup is pretty easy to find pre-made and inexpensive, I find it is not the case in the smallish town where I live in Finland. Prepackaged soup (not powdered) is not necessarily that cheap.
Sun Dried Tomato Dip
Sun Dried Tomato Dip
Modified from Ina Garten
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped (8 tomatoes)
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup good mayonnaise
10 dashes, hot red pepper sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup fresh basil, torn into pieces
New Jersey: Food chains pull tomatoes after salmonella scare, FDA warning
Food chains pull tomatoes after salmonella scare, FDA warning By BEN LEACH Staff Writer, 609-272-7261 Published: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 From the Press of Atlantic City: http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/186/story/179074.html Wawa, McDonald's and other food and restaurant chains will not sell food products containing certain varieties of tomatoes until an outbreak of salmonella affecting the country is contained. The food chains are taking precautions after the FDA issued a warning Saturday advising people to avoid eating certain types of tomatoes unless they come from states or other parts of the world not associated with the outbreak. Raw red Roma, raw plum and raw red round tomatoes were implicated in the outbreak, which has affected 145 people in the United States and resulted in 23 hospitalizations since mid-April, according to the federal Food and Drug Administration.Salmonella Tomato Warning Updated
Update Tomato Outbreak - Major expansion of area! June 10, 2008 11:00 PM: The Food and Drug Administration has expanded its warning to consumers nationwide that a salmonellosis outbreak has been linked to consumption of certain raw, red tomatoes. At this time, FDA is advising consumers to limit their consumption of tomatoes to the following types of tomatoes.Roasted Tomatoes
These tomatoes are easy to make, whats great about them is that you can add them to a simple meal, and totally bring out the flavours and just make it all delicious!
Either you eat them plain, or use as an antipasto, simmer with onions, red wine and herbs for a flavorful tomato sauce with that kick of thyme!
Ingredients:
- 3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Cooking Directions:
1.
Paella With Tomatoes
This is a fast and absolutely delicious recipe from the New York Times. I advise you to try it before the tomato season is over. Just beware of the pimenton - 2 teaspoons make it very spicy.Tomato Soup With Shell Beans, Squid Rings And Parsley
Have one bowl of this soup and you'll get nearly three quarters of your daily requirement for vitamin C. Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes, cut into chunks 1 1/2 tsp salt, plus extra for tomatoes Parchment paper 3 tsp olive oil, divided 1 leek, thinly sliced 1/2 medium onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, sliced 1/4 cup red wine 2 sprigs oregano 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/4 lb (1 1/2 cups) shelled beans (such as fava, lima or cranberry) 1/4 lb (3/4 cup) flat romano beans, cut into 1-inch lengths 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 lb squid, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 4 slices crusty bread 1 clove garlic Directions: Heat oven to 375˚. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper; roast 40 minutes.
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