Outbreaks of Foodborne Diseases Associated with Tomatoes
Vol. 2012 No. 6, Historical Fact Sheets
Vol. 2012 No. 6

Outbreaks of Foodborne Diseases Associated with Tomatoes: FSHN12-08/FS192, 5/2012

Historical Fact Sheets
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fs192-2012
Published 2012-06-30
Angela M. Valadez
University of Florida
Keith R. Schneider
University of Florida
Michelle D. Danyluk
University of Florida
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Valadez, Angela M., Keith R. Schneider, and Michelle D. Danyluk. 2012. “Outbreaks of Foodborne Diseases Associated With Tomatoes: FSHN12-08/FS192, 5/2012”. EDIS 2012 (6). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fs192-2012.
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Concerned about the safety of fresh-market tomatoes? This 5-page fact sheet highlights tomato-related outbreaks in the United States and Europe and reviews the locations and venues of tomato preparations as well as the severity of outbreaks. Written by Angela M. Valadez, Keith R. Schneider, and Michelle D. Danyluk, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, May 2012.

FSHN12-08/FS192: Outbreaks of Foodborne Diseases Associated with Tomatoes (ufl.edu)

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