KW wrote:
> "Janet Bostwick" > wrote in message
> m...
>> Dimitri wrote:
>>> http://permianbasin360.com/content/fulltext/?cid=5596
>>>
>>> Tomato Warnings Go Nationwide
>>>
>>> Reported by: Stefanie Jay
>>> Sunday, Jun 8, 2008 @11:38pm CST
>>>
>>> Tomato warnings go nationwide. Salmonella outbreaks spread to 16
>>> states! Federal authorities say large tomatoes, including roma and
>>> round red, are to blame. Their studies show cherry and grape
>>> tomatoes should be safe to eat. The number of confirmed salmonella
>>> cases in the lone star state that are connected to tomatoes has
>>> grown to 56! << Back
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Old Scoundrel
>>>
>>> (AKA Dimitri)
>>
>> Before I knew of the warning, I purchased some Campari tomatoes from
>> Costco. I immediately noticed that the tomatoes were not from their
>> usual source in Arizona, but were from Canada. Campari tomatoes are
>> tomatoes on the vine, so I presume that Costco is being proactive in
>> this. Janet
>
> More than likely, it is simply a result of changing seasons and which
> business unit is in active production. The Campari brand is owned by
> Mastronardi Produce LTD and they own/operate greenhouses in both
> Canada and Arizona alternating production every 6 months to take
> advantage of local climate to mitigate production costs.
> http://www.sunsetproduce.com/
> KW

Yes, I know. However, in years past, there has been no change in
country/state of origin seasonally (according to labeling). That is why I
was speculating that since Costco had the relationship they changed to
Canada tomatoes to be on the safe side. Or, perhaps, since Arizona was on
the bad list, the producers suggested the change to avoid total loss of
revenue.
Janet