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? ? ? Are you talking about tomato wedges at the salad bar ?

The only thing I can think of is that the moist surface is exposed to bacteria.

Not sure what you are talking about it being hazardous. If properly handled, and kept cool there should be no problem.

Cut tomatoes support the growth of Salmonella. Cut tomatoes are a TCS food because of the water level in the tomato and the ph level. Tomatoes must be held at 41 degrees or lower in order to prevent the growth of pathogens.

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