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Is Romaine Safe to Eat Again?

E. coli,Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 7, 2018

The CDC has given its thumbs up to return to eating whole, chopped, and pre-washed bags of romaine lettuce from retailers and restaurants. This move comes after an E. coli O157:H7 Romaine Lettuce outbreak led FDA and CDC urging the consumers… read more

Fingers Crossed – Maybe Romaine is Safe Again?

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 3, 2018

Romaine lettuce – it’s super low in calories and carbs but boasts high numbers for important stuff like minerals (specifically calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, and potassium) and vitamins C and K. It’s also chock full of folate and is low in… read more

Yes! You Can Protect Yourself During an E. coli Outbreak

E. coli,Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 13, 2018

The United States is in the middle of a serious E. coli outbreak linked to one of the most common forms of leafy greens we all eat. It is amazing and unreal how far and fast this contamination has spread.  Just a… read more

The Romaine E. Coli Outbreak – In a Nutshell

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 12, 2018

E. coli is one of the deadliest forms of food poisoning. Once contracted, it can cause kidney failure, seizures, and even breathing problems. Swallowing a small amount of E. coli, even just a bite, can lead to a severe bacterial infection…. read more

When Will It Be Safe to Eat Salad Again?

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 4, 2018

It’s strange to think of salad as anything other than a healthy food choice, but at present, steering away from any meal that might contain romaine is in consumers’ best interests. The current E. coli outbreak caused by contaminated romaine lettuce… read more

E. coli Threat Not Over. Case Count Rises to 121, 1 Death.

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 3, 2018

The E. coli threat seems far from over with investigators searching for answers.  In a matter of days, an additional 23 more reports of illness and 10 states were added to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) case… read more

E. coli Spreads Across the States, CDC Reports 120 Ill and 1 Dead

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 3, 2018

Put the Romaine Lettuce down before somebody gets hurt. The E. coli toll linked to every Cesar salad lover’s favorite leafy green has jumped in numbers as well as states, meaning this outbreak is a nationwide problem that concerns all veggie-lovers…. read more

“Lettuce” Tell you about Hydroponics and E. coli

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 1, 2018

For those worried about their salads due to the current nationwide (and previously international) outbreaks of E. coli O157 linked to romaine lettuce and “leafy greens,” there may be a hero waiting in the wings. Maybe we have a solution to this… read more

More Information Emerges in E. coli Romaine Outbreak. One Farm Identified, More Answers Needed.

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 30, 2018

Finally!  We have answers!  Unfortunately, we still do not have all of the answers.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), along with affected state and local health department partners are investigating… read more

E. coli in Romaine – Outbreak Continues to Grow

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 29, 2018

Unless you have been living under a rock or have been completely out of touch with civilization, chances are you have heard about the romaine lettuce situation at least once this week.  Every day, the Centers for Disease Control and… read more