Your raw tomato salad could pose health risks

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru (IISc), have revealed that washing raw tomatoes does not rid them off the Salmonella bacteria, which is responsible for infections like gastroenteritis. The bacteria build-up is a part of the pre-harvest process and is caused by open defecation and contaminated irrigation water. Cooking does destroy the bacteria, however a raw tomato salad could possibly pose health risks to people who consume it.