The number of states affected by the "Salmonella Saintpaul" outbreak is now at 16, with approximately 150 cases reported nationwide. At least 25 people required hospitalization, and the death of a Texas man now is being linked to the outbreak. There are three cases that have been confirmed in Oregon over the weekend. Two others are pending. The Crook County Health Department says no cases have been reported in Central Oregon. The Oregon counties that  have had reported cases are Union, Washington and Umatilla. Crook County Health says, since the cases are not in an isolated area, the salmonella threat is a concern for all Oregon residents. The Centers for Disease Control says it has not been able to track the contaminated tomatoes to a single grower, but that large raw, red tomatoes, including Roma, are the source of the “Salmonella Saintpaul” infection. Salmonella symptoms can include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Consumers are advised to wash all large red tomatoes, to avoid purchasing bruised tomatoes and thoroughly wash cutting surfaces on which tomatoes are being prepared. Crook County Health Department says tomatoes that are safe to eat include cherry, grape, on-the-vine and homegrown varieties. Some restaurants are discontinuing the use of tomatoes in their menus temporarily as a precautionary measure. For more information, go to www.fda.gov.