salads connected to E. coli outbreak

I could never understand why people buy those pre-packaged salads.

Ora

TC said:

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FDA warns certain Dole salads connected to E. coli outbreak

Associated Press

WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration is warning people not to
eat certain Dole pre-packaged salads that have been connected to an
outbreak of E. coli infections in Minnesota.

The illnesses have all been associated with Dole salads bought at
Rainbow Foods grocery store outlets in the state. But salads carrying
the same production codes have been distributed nationwide, prompting
the national warning, the FDA said.

At least 11 people have been sickened by a specific type of E. coli
that have been connected to the products. Two have been hospitalized.
The last reported case connected to the outbreak was reported Sept. 19,
the FDA said.

"Given the severity of this illness, FDA believes an urgent warning to
consumers is needed. FDA is working closely with the U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention and our state partners to further
identify the source of the problem and its scope," said Dr. Robert
Brackett, director of the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied
Nutrition, in a statement.

The affected Dole products are:

_ Classic Romaine, with a "best-if-used-by (BIUB)" date of Sept. 23,
2005 and a production code beginning with "B250."

_ American Blend, with a "best-if-used-by (BIUB)" date of Sept. 23,
2005 and a production code beginning with "B250."

_ Greener Selection, with a "best-if-used-by (BIUB)" date of Sept. 22,
2005, and a production code beginning with "B250."

The "best-if-used-by" code date is one the upper right hand corner of
the front of the bag. Stores probably aren't carrying these salads on
their shelves any more, but people may still have some at home. They
should be thrown away, the FDA said.

The particular type of E. coli connected to the salads is known as
O157:H7. An infection can cause bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps.
Most healthy adults recover within a week, but children under 5 and the
elderly are at risk for complications that can lead to kidney damage or
death.

Dole Food Co. has issued a recall for the affected salad products, the
FDA said.

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TC

I hope that people notice that a non-animal-source food is causing
untold harm to people around the country. And they rag on the dangers
of animal proteins and fats.

TC

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I could never understand why people buy those pre-packaged salads.

Ora

TC said:

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/politics/12806728.htm

FDA warns certain Dole salads connected to E. coli outbreak

Associated Press

WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration is warning people not to
eat certain Dole pre-packaged salads that have been connected to an
outbreak of E. coli infections in Minnesota.

The illnesses have all been associated with Dole salads bought at
Rainbow Foods grocery store outlets in the state. But salads carrying
the same production codes have been distributed nationwide, prompting
the national warning, the FDA said.

At least 11 people have been sickened by a specific type of E. coli
that have been connected to the products. Two have been hospitalized.
The last reported case connected to the outbreak was reported Sept. 19,
the FDA said.

"Given the severity of this illness, FDA believes an urgent warning to
consumers is needed. FDA is working closely with the U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention and our state partners to further
identify the source of the problem and its scope," said Dr. Robert
Brackett, director of the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied
Nutrition, in a statement.

The affected Dole products are:

_ Classic Romaine, with a "best-if-used-by (BIUB)" date of Sept. 23,
2005 and a production code beginning with "B250."

_ American Blend, with a "best-if-used-by (BIUB)" date of Sept. 23,
2005 and a production code beginning with "B250."

_ Greener Selection, with a "best-if-used-by (BIUB)" date of Sept. 22,
2005, and a production code beginning with "B250."

The "best-if-used-by" code date is one the upper right hand corner of
the front of the bag. Stores probably aren't carrying these salads on
their shelves any more, but people may still have some at home. They
should be thrown away, the FDA said.

The particular type of E. coli connected to the salads is known as
O157:H7. An infection can cause bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps.
Most healthy adults recover within a week, but children under 5 and the
elderly are at risk for complications that can lead to kidney damage or
death.

Dole Food Co. has issued a recall for the affected salad products, the
FDA said.

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I hope that people notice that a non-animal-source food is causing
untold harm to people around the country. And they rag on the dangers
of animal proteins and fats.

TC

This has happened before. What happened the last time was that the lettuce
farm was downwind from a cattle ranch. The lettuce people were not changing
the wash water often enough and so when the wind blew dust from the cattle
ranch into the wash basin...E. coli on the lettuce. Watch out for E. coli
on fruits that grow on the ground also. Cantaloupe is a bad one. Wash them
before cutting into them.

René

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I could never understand why people buy those pre-packaged salads.

Ora

TC said:

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/politics/12806728.htm

FDA warns certain Dole salads connected to E. coli outbreak

Associated Press

WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration is warning people not to
eat certain Dole pre-packaged salads that have been connected to an
outbreak of E. coli infections in Minnesota.

The illnesses have all been associated with Dole salads bought at
Rainbow Foods grocery store outlets in the state. But salads carrying
the same production codes have been distributed nationwide, prompting
the national warning, the FDA said.

At least 11 people have been sickened by a specific type of E. coli
that have been connected to the products. Two have been hospitalized.
The last reported case connected to the outbreak was reported Sept. 19,
the FDA said.

"Given the severity of this illness, FDA believes an urgent warning to
consumers is needed. FDA is working closely with the U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention and our state partners to further
identify the source of the problem and its scope," said Dr. Robert
Brackett, director of the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied
Nutrition, in a statement.

The affected Dole products are:

_ Classic Romaine, with a "best-if-used-by (BIUB)" date of Sept. 23,
2005 and a production code beginning with "B250."

_ American Blend, with a "best-if-used-by (BIUB)" date of Sept. 23,
2005 and a production code beginning with "B250."

_ Greener Selection, with a "best-if-used-by (BIUB)" date of Sept. 22,
2005, and a production code beginning with "B250."

The "best-if-used-by" code date is one the upper right hand corner of
the front of the bag. Stores probably aren't carrying these salads on
their shelves any more, but people may still have some at home. They
should be thrown away, the FDA said.

The particular type of E. coli connected to the salads is known as
O157:H7. An infection can cause bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps.
Most healthy adults recover within a week, but children under 5 and the
elderly are at risk for complications that can lead to kidney damage or
death.

Dole Food Co. has issued a recall for the affected salad products, the
FDA said.

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TC

Rene said:

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Quoted message said:

I hope that people notice that a non-animal-source food is causing
untold harm to people around the country. And they rag on the dangers
of animal proteins and fats.

TC

This has happened before. What happened the last time was that the lettuce
farm was downwind from a cattle ranch. The lettuce people were not changing
the wash water often enough and so when the wind blew dust from the cattle
ranch into the wash basin...E. coli on the lettuce. Watch out for E. coli
on fruits that grow on the ground also. Cantaloupe is a bad one. Wash them
before cutting into them.

René

I open them up, slice them into wedges and peel the skin off. Then I rinse them
and wash my hands. The Peels contain a lot of mold sometimes and that makes the
meat taste wrong.

Ora

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I hope that people notice that a non-animal-source food is causing
untold harm to people around the country. And they rag on the dangers
of animal proteins and fats.

TC

This has happened before. What happened the last time was that the
lettuce
farm was downwind from a cattle ranch. The lettuce people were not
changing
the wash water often enough and so when the wind blew dust from the cattle
ranch into the wash basin...E. coli on the lettuce. Watch out for E. coli
on fruits that grow on the ground also. Cantaloupe is a bad one. Wash them
before cutting into them.

René

I open them up, slice them into wedges and peel the skin off. Then I
rinse them
and wash my hands. The Peels contain a lot of mold sometimes and that
makes the
meat taste wrong.

Ora

When you cut into the melon, you could introduce E. coli that may be on the
outside to the inside via the knife. Best to wash before cutting.

René

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> I hope that people notice that a non-animal-source food is causing
> untold harm to people around the country. And they rag on the dangers
> of animal proteins and fats.
>
>
> TC

This has happened before. What happened the last time was that the
lettuce
farm was downwind from a cattle ranch. The lettuce people were not
changing
the wash water often enough and so when the wind blew dust from the
cattle
ranch into the wash basin...E. coli on the lettuce. Watch out for E.
coli
on fruits that grow on the ground also. Cantaloupe is a bad one. Wash
them
before cutting into them.

René

I open them up, slice them into wedges and peel the skin off. Then I
rinse them
and wash my hands. The Peels contain a lot of mold sometimes and that
makes the
meat taste wrong.

Ora

When you cut into the melon, you could introduce E. coli that may be on
the outside to the inside via the knife. Best to wash before cutting.

Shhhh. You're gonna interfere with the Darwin Effect.

Rene said:

Quoted message said:

I open them up, slice them into wedges and peel the skin off. Then I
rinse them
and wash my hands. The Peels contain a lot of mold sometimes and that
makes the
meat taste wrong.

Ora

When you cut into the melon, you could introduce E. coli that may be on the
outside to the inside via the knife. Best to wash before cutting.

René

Yes. All produce should be washed before cutting into it.

Ora