Bagged Spinach E. Coli Outbreak Spreading, One Source Identified

CNN reports that E. coli bacteria-related illnesses linked to fresh bagged spinach have now been reported at least 20 states. In addition, the FDA announced that at least one source of the E. coli contamination had been identified as coming from spinach products packed by Natural Selection Foods/Earthbound Farm, of San Juan Bautista, California. The company announced a recall of all of its bagged spinach products. NBC news reports that Natural Selection Foods' products are packaged under Rave Spinach, Natural Selection Foods, Dole, Earthbound Farm, Trader Joe’s, Ready Pac, Green Harvest, and other brand names.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today further warned consumers that washing the spinach will not remove any E. coli contamination present. About Guide to Pediatrics Dr. Vincent Iannelli, M.D., recommends that bagged fresh spinach should be thrown away.

FDA issued a nationwide warning to consumers yesterday, after 50 cases of E. coli illness, including one death, in eight states were linked to bagged spinach.

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