Tomato
Also listed as Tomatoes, Fresh Tomato, and Roma Tomato.
This is what the ingredient is.
Tomatoes are a common fresh or canned fruit used as a vegetable. Labels may say tomato, tomatoes, or Roma tomato.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
They are eaten fresh, cooked into sauces, and packed as diced or crushed tomato products.
Here is what food agencies say.
Fresh and processed tomatoes fall under FDA food safety and labeling rules for produce and canned foods.
Here is what research has found.
Salmonella and other pathogens have triggered tomato-related recalls and advisories in the past.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Wash whole tomatoes before cutting. Follow recall notices for specific brands or growing regions.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.