From the FDA website:
The Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers nationwide that a salmonellosis outbreak appears to be linked to consumption of certain types of raw red tomatoes and products containing raw red tomatoes. The bacteria causing the illnesses are Salmonella serotype Saintpaul, an uncommon type of Salmonella.
The specific type and source of tomatoes are under investigation. However, preliminary data suggest that raw red plum, raw red Roma, or raw round red tomatoes are the cause. At this time, consumers should limit their tomato consumption to tomatoes that have not been implicated in the outbreak. These include cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, tomatoes sold with the vine still attached, and tomatoes grown at home.
I noticed on the news that Illinois was listed on the affected areas. Fortunately for me all my leftover tomatoes appear to be the "on-the-vine" variety that aren't included in the outbreak.
I'd wager the risk isn't that high, but probably best to especially watch out if you're older, have kids, or might otherwise be highly susceptible to such a bug.
Life imitates art?
Probably the last movie in the world I'd have figured would fit that cliche!
