Tomatoes recalled in 14 states due to salmonella risk, FDA says
Tomatoes recalled in 14 states due to salmonella risk, FDA says
People infected with salmonella can often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's claim about salmonella symptoms is accurate and aligns with common knowledge. However, the core claim regarding a tomato recall in 14 states due to salmonella is not directly supported by the provided sources. The sources mention recalls and outbreaks related to other produce like cucumbers and onions, but not specifically tomatoes and salmonella in 14 states.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** People infected with salmonella can often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
- Verification Source #1: *Fails to cover* this specific claim, but the FDA's general role in public health suggests this is accurate.
- Verification Source #2: *Fails to cover* this specific claim, but its focus on recalls and outbreaks implies the existence of such symptoms.
- Verification Source #3: Mentions "Symptoms of Salmonella Infection" but does not list them directly in the snippet.
- Verification Source #4: *Fails to cover* this specific claim.
- Verification Source #5: *Fails to cover* this specific claim.
- Internal Knowledge:* These are common symptoms of salmonella infection.
- Claim:** Tomatoes recalled in 14 states due to salmonella risk, FDA says.
- Verification Source #1: *Fails to cover* this specific claim.
- Verification Source #2: *Fails to cover* this specific claim.
- Verification Source #3: Discusses a Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers, not tomatoes.
- Verification Source #4: Mentions a cucumber recall, not tomatoes.
- Verification Source #5: Discusses an E. coli outbreak linked to onions, not tomatoes or salmonella.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- The claim about salmonella symptoms is supported by general medical knowledge and is not contradicted by any of the sources, though not explicitly confirmed either.
- The claim about a tomato recall in 14 states due to salmonella is *not supported* by any of the provided sources. Verification Source #3, #4, and #5 discuss outbreaks and recalls related to *other* produce (cucumbers and onions) and *other* pathogens (E. coli), suggesting the tomato claim may be inaccurate or related to a different, unprovided source.