HEALTH DEPARTMENT REMINDS NEW YORKERS TO AVOID CERTAIN TOMATOES DUE TO NATIONWIDE SALMONELLA OUTBREAK

Seven Cases of Illness Confirmed in New York City

The Health Department has linked six new cases of gastrointestinal illness to salmonella, bringing the number of cases to seven in New York City. The new cases are part of a nationwide salmonella outbreak that has been linked to raw tomatoes. More than 200 people have been stricken nationwide, all with the sub-type Salmonella Saintpaul. The Health Department, saying that more cases may be confirmed in the coming days and weeks, reminded residents to avoid certain types of tomatoes while the outbreak continues.

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