e coli from bagged lettuce

apparently you can get e coli from bagged lettuce.

 

E. coli O157:H7 outbreaks associated with lettuce or spinach, specifically the “pre-washed” and “ready-to-eat” varieties sold under various brand and trade names, are by no means a new phenomenon. In October 2003, 13 residents of a California retirement center were sickened and 2 died after eating E. coli-contaminated “pre-washed” spinach. In September 2003, nearly 40 patrons of a California restaurant chain became ill after eating salads prepared with bagged, “pre-washed” lettuce. In July 2002, over 50 young women were stricken with E. coli at a dance camp after eating “pre-washed” lettuce, leaving several hospitalized and one with life-long kidney damage. The Center for Science in the Public Interest found that, of 225 food-poisoning outbreaks from 1990 to 1998, nearly 20 percent (55 outbreaks) were linked to fresh fruits, vegetables, or salads.

http://www.ecoliblog.com/Archives/003764.html

 

That's good info. Never again will I not wash it anyway.

 

bewarry of buffet style salad bars too...those lazy fucks dont wash that pre-cut shit they serve either.

 

if it's got e-coli on it, someone has been wiping it in shit.

 

I don’t remember if it was 20/20 or dateline…but they did a story on this a few days ago.

The theory is the e coli comes from bird droppings, workers not washing their hands, and flood water.

 

i hear you're more likely to get e coli from organic veggies than from beef. organic veggies are generally fertilized with manure.