news report regarding e. coli in spinach or other bagged veges

[housecatgirl 0]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060915/ap_on_he_me/tainted_spinach

Just thought I'd pass this info. on for those that have not seen it...

[lljpaisley 0]

I've read that in the past they have had trouble with other bagged salads too. I guess this is big enough to get me to buy the lettuce and cut it myself!

[Leanie 0]

I had diarrhea about 4-5 days ago, and could not understand why. This morning I realize I had eaten spinach from the bag. Don't buy ANY greens in bags anymore! We lived in Spain and used to run a clorox/water mixture over all produce before eating it or refrigerating it. It worked and did not taste bad at all. Two days ago I bought some store deli mustard potato salad (I have not had the surgery yet), and crunched on what turned out to be (I hope) a black olive pit. Good grief! I am 99% sure it was not a bug as it was very stiff. Anyone want a ride to the grocery store?

[Boo Boo Kitty 3]

I have seen this as well, and NO longer buy any bagged veggies. GO organic if you can!

[gonnabethin 10]

would that help since E. coli is bacteria found in human, animal instestines & feces. If organics use organic fertilizer they are at same risk?

This is from the CDC:

E. coli is:

_A form of bacteria that commonly lives in the human body.

_One strain releases a toxin that can cause severe illness.

_The germ is present in uncooked beef, unpasteurized milk and juice, and on raw sprouts and lettuce.

Symptoms include:

_Abdominal cramps.

_Severe, often bloody, diarrhea.

_Kidney failure in the young, elderly or people with weak immune systems.

If you have an E. coli infection:

_You don't need to take antibiotics.

_It will probably go away in five to 10 days.

_Young children and the elderly could be hospitalized to treat kidney failure.

Every year in the U.S.:

_Approximately 73,000 people contract E. coli.

_Approximately 61 people die from the infection.

Ways to prevent contracting E. coli:

_Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly.

_Cook all ground beef and meat.

_Drink only pasteurized milk and juice.

_Don't swallow Water in lakes or public pools.

If you get E. coli, try to avoid infecting others:

_Don't prepare food for others.

_Bathe alone. _Don't swim in public places.

[Boo Boo Kitty 3]

You that is a good question, but I have no problems with it, so I pray that they are not taintable as well...

But on t.v. this minute they are saying it is the process of bagging that helps the bacteria to breed.

[gonnabethin 10]

good to know!!! must be moisture and environment!

EEKKSSS. I cannot imagine being sick right now!

Scarey the news said if it were Water contamination and the roots absorbed the e coli then it is IN the spinach leaves and cant be washed off.