Lettuce recall due to E.coli, Again

Lettuce products sold in many states across the country, including Michigan, were recalled yesterday due to the finding of E.coli in an unopened bag of Freshway Foods shredded lettuce by the New York state Public Health Laboratory in Albany, New York.

A press release by Freshway Foods of Sidney, Ohio, says the voluntary recall of romaine lettuce products was sold to wholesalers, food service outlets and some in-store salad bars and delicatessens in Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and several other states in the country. Freshway Foods is advising consumers not to eat any of their lettuce products purchased from delis and salad bars, and for restaurants and retailers to dispose of or not use any of the recalled products with a “best if used by date” of May 12 or earlier.

Symptoms of E-coli infection include none to mild diarrhea and severe abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Serious complications may progress to kidney damage. To date, there have been 19 confirmed cases of E.coli illnesses that have been reported from Michigan, Ohio, and New York. Evidence from preliminary investigations have traced the lettuce originated from one processing facility.

Source: http://www.examiner.com/x-29099-Grand-Rapids-Public-Health-Examiner~y2010m5d7-Lettuce-recall-due-to-Ecoli