Freshway Foods of Ohio has called for a romaine lettuce recall 2010. In all, 19 cases of E Coli have been confirmed in connection to the romaine lettuce recall. Most cases of E Coli aren’t severe, though if you have eaten the recalled lettuce you may need instant cash to go see a doctor.
Romaine lettuce recall 2010 involves only pre-shredded lettuce products
The romaine lettuce recall 2010 announced yesterday evening includes only shredded romaine lettuce. If you have any Freshway Foods shredded romaine lettuce that has a “use by” date on the package of May 12 or later, you should throw it out. Deli or grab-and-go salads from Ingles Markets, Giant Eagle, Kroger, or Marsh stores should be thrown out. No other romaine lettuce supplier or fresh green brand has been integrated within the romaine lettuce recall. The implicated lettuce was grown in Arizona and was processed and shipped to wholesalers around the country.
Calls for stronger food safety after romaine lettuce recall 2010
The romaine lettuce recall 2010 has once again raised calls for stronger food-safety regulation. The senate has not yet taken action on the House bill that passed last year, to give the FDA more powers over food regulation . Because lettuce is not typically cooked, E Coli infections can’t be killed – as opposed to in undercooked meat. Washing greens and properly storing them can minimize the risk of E Coli.
Why stronger regulations may not fix the lettuce recall
Food safety questions are raised by both the romaine lettuce recall and spinach recalls before it. You will find many arguments against stronger regulation, despite the fact that recalls typically increase the volume of calls for regulation. This recall began with a large romaine lettuce grower that focused on growing and shipping lettuce around the country. New regulations come with new needs that require equipment, inspections, or processes that tend to be very expensive. Small growers, who are not typically at fault for issues like the lettuce recall, are usually pushed out of business. Stronger across-the-board regulation, unless written carefully, tends to make the problem worse by pushing out small growers.
Romaine lettuce recall 2010 – what to do
If you think the lettuce recall affects you, then contact your local health department. Do not eat the products implicated within the lettuce recall. Thoroughly wash and properly store all greens. The romaine lettuce recall only affects a tiny percentage of the greens within the United States. If you need to be sure you’re not eating romaine lettuce recall 2010 product, try iceberg, radicchio, or rocket lettuce.
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