FDA declares Michigan tomatoes safe to eat

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By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Jun 13, 2008 at 10:39 AM EST

Story Updated: Jun 13, 2008 at 10:39 AM EST

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The government says Michigan-grown tomatoes are safe to eat.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined that the state's tomatoes aren't associated with the recent outbreak of salmonella.

Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto said Friday the state has about 500 open-field tomato farms and 15 hydroponic or greenhouse tomato operations that focus on local distribution.

The state's open-field tomato harvest doesn't begin until July.

Koivisto says consumers should shop for produce at local farm markets or look for the Select Michigan label at area grocery stores.

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On the Net:

Select Michigan program: http://www.selectmichigan.org

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