Deadly Tomatoes? FDA Issues Top-Level Recall Warning 

Deadly Tomatoes? FDA Issues Top-Level Recall Warning 
Deadly Tomatoes? FDA Issues Top-Level Recall Warning 

United States: Eating infected tomatoes in three southern states can lead to very serious consequences, including death, the US Food and Drug Administration says. 

The FDA has moved the recall of tomatoes sold in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina from Class II to the top threat level Class I. 

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Using a product affected by a Class, I recall, could result in “serious harm to health or even death.” People bought the tomatoes under the H&C label from April 23 to 28, psychology.about.com reported. 

There is little chance that people will buy or find any of the recalled tomatoes, reports the FDA. Even if the tomatoes appear fresh, they might still be mistaken for safe to eat, as salmonella can live for many months in wet or frozen conditions, The Times said. 

Researchers have not yet been able to identify the origin of the pollution. Administrators of Williams Farms Repack have not issued a statement yet.H&C Farms has chosen to stay silent. 

Salmonella sickens more than a million individuals in the US each year and causes about 400 deaths, says the US Department of Agriculture. 

Fever, diarrhea, and strong stomach pain are the main symptoms, and they may appear for several days, US News reported. 

Certain individuals, for example, children under five years, adults aged 65 and over, and those with weak immune systems, are especially at risk. 

Nevertheless, the FDA warns healthy people not to consume the recalled tomatoes.