E. coli outbreak in California
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It said infected lettuce may have also come from nearby Monterey and San Benito counties and that "additional romaine lettuce shipped from other farms could also likely be implicated in the outbreak." https://www.businessinsider.com/rom...servoir-2018-12 |
Too bad they are not able to find all sources..... maybe they are still looking. When the reason for the contamination is determined, better precautions can be implemented.
I wonder if greenhouse grown greens has the same problems. Bet they are a safer bet. |
It's the water source that is contaminated, it's what's called surface water, in a holding reservoir and irrigation canals which is common in many areas that are farming with no ground water (water wells) and I think that's their problem.
They'll probably chlorinate the heck out of it or else they're out of business with no water. It still has to have an original source of contamination from animal or human. It said there are more farms in other counties that they are testing. added:These irrigation canals will meander through areas servicing each farm. They have to have water rights to take the water for use so it will be widespread with so many using from the same source. |
Im surprised there is no requirement to regularly test water used to spray over the plants , or otherwise used to water vegetables. Seems like the lettuces are harder to wash than other vegetables like summer squash or green beans---I am assuming that these vegies are washed post harvesting......
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Washing won't do it, only heat through cooking could kill it.
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