As you probably know by now, the US Food and Drug Administration has recommended that consumers nationwide temporarily halt consumption of red tomatoes of various origins. Since April, there have been 145 cases of

salmonella possibly caused from fresh red tomatoes. The tomato industry is distressed. Some Florida tomatoes are now approved for consumption and the Southeastern harvest is starting but overall demand recovery could be slow. The industry is awaiting further instructions from the FDA. Tomato prices may be relatively erratic this month.