Dear Produce Industry Members,

FDA has updated its list of tomato production areas that can ship Roma (plum) and red round tomatoes into New Mexico and Texas.

"FDA traceback review, in addition to production and distribution pattern information, has indicated that tomatoes from the following sources are not associated with the outbreak:

• Arkansas
• California
• Georgia
• North Carolina
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Belgium
• Canada
• Dominican Republic
• Guatemala
• Israel
• Netherlands
• Puerto Rico

FDA recommends that New Mexico and Texas retailers, restaurateurs, and food service operators offer only fresh and fresh cut red Roma, red plum, and round red tomatoes and food products made from these tomatoes for sale or service from the sources listed above. FDA further recommends that retailers, restaurateurs, and food service operators continue to offer cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and tomatoes sold with the vine still attached, from any source."

FDA is continuing its traceback investigation over the weekend and I'll be sure to update you if we receive new information. You can also find updates on our website at www.unitedfresh.org. My email address is aphilpott@unitedfresh.org.

Regards,

Amy Philpott

United Fresh Produce Association