Mexicans wash toms with bleach
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"The Mexican tomato industry has shown over many years its commitment to produce food that does not harm people."
-Mexican Agriculture and Health Ministries
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Most consumers do not even know about the U.S. salmonella scare. And those who do, rarely care.
Mexicans are accustomed to washing all produce because the vegetables sold on the national market are not held to the same standards as those certified for export.
Sergio Martinez, 40, a bricklayer buying two kilograms of tomatoes, says he isn’t worried about a little salmonella. He washes all of his produce with bleach and water.
“What the U.S. doesn’t want is what we see here. They always send the best stuff over there, from avocados to tequila,â€
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