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Are ‘mutant’ garden tomatoes safe to eat?

Unusual bumps, growths or deformities on tomatoes can stem from several causes but are usually harmless to eat.

Published Aug 6, 2026, 6:02 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

This week is the pinnacle of tomato-ripening season, that time of summer when home gardeners cash in on the tasty orbs they’ve been babying for nearly three months.