The death of a man in Texas reportedly could have a connection to a 16-state salmonella outbreak linked to tomatoes.

A Houston health department spokeswoman tells the Houston Chronicle that while cancer is considered the cause of death, salmonella was a contributing factor.

The outbreak is linked to three types of raw tomatoes, and the list of supermarkets and restaurants yanking those varieties is growing.

They include McDonald's, Wal-Mart, Burger King, Kroger, Outback Steakhouse, Winn-Dixie and Taco Bell. The affected varieties are red plum, red Roma or round red tomatoes unless they were grown in certain states and countries.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that since mid-April, 145 people infected with salmonella with the same "genetic fingerprint" have been identified.