FDA Spinach Warning

thirdeye · 09-15-2006, 08:10 AM

If you haven't see it on this mornings news, the FDA is advising that if you have fresh or bagged spinach (any brand), toss it out due to an E. coli risk.

Arlin_MacRae · 09-15-2006, 09:31 AM

I heard that on the news last night, thirdeye - nasty chit. Something like 15 cases of infection and one death even...

jpw23 · 09-15-2006, 10:21 AM

I suppose if you cooked it, it would be ok......I ain't gonna take that chance though.

frognot · 09-15-2006, 10:27 AM

More proof that veggies ain't good for you!

bbqjoe · 09-15-2006, 10:33 AM

FDA News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
P06-131
September 14, 2006
Media Inquiries:
301-827-6242
Consumer Inquiries:
888-INFO-FDA

FDA Warning on Serious Foodborne E.coli O157:H7 Outbreak
One Death and Multiple Hospitalizations in Several States

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing an alert to consumers about an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 in multiple states that may be associated with the consumption of produce. To date, preliminary epidemiological evidence suggests that bagged fresh spinach may be a possible cause of this outbreak.
Based on the current information, FDA advises that consumers not eat bagged fresh spinach at this time. Individuals who believe they may have experienced symptoms of illness after consuming bagged spinach are urged to contact their health care provider.
“Given the severity of this illness and the seriousness of the outbreak, FDA believes that a warning to consumers is needed. We are working closely with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local agencies to determine the cause and scope of the problem,” said Dr. Robert Brackett, Director of FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN).
E. coli O157:H7 causes diarrhea, often with bloody stools. Although most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, some people can develop a form of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). HUS is most likely to occur in young children and the elderly. The condition can lead to serious kidney damage and even death. To date, 50 cases of illness have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including 8 cases of HUS and one death.
At this time, the investigation is ongoing and states that have reported illnesses to date include: Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Michigan, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Wisconsin.
FDA will keep consumers informed of the investigation as more information becomes available.

sotexn · 09-15-2006, 05:28 PM

That's just great. Bought a bag for the first time in a year. Wilted it last night with vinegear and bacon/EVOO and ate it last night.

Well things are ok, so I dodged the bullet.
Tossed the remaining bag to be sure

bbqjoe · 09-15-2006, 05:37 PM

generally speaking, ecoli can't take the heat, so if it's cooked you're probably alright.

09-15-2006, 08:10 AM	#1
thirdeye Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-14-06 Location: At home on the range in Wyoming Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	FDA Spinach Warning If you haven't see it on this mornings news, the FDA is advising that if you have fresh or bagged spinach (any brand), toss it out due to an E. coli risk. __________________ ~thirdeye~ I Play With Fire and Smoke *KCBS - CBJ* Big Green Eggs, Big Drum Smokers, Big Chiefs, Weber Smokey Joe "Custom Tall Boy" Oil Patch Horizontal Visit my Cookin' Site by clicking HERE Barbecue is not rocket surgery

09-15-2006, 09:31 AM	#2
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09-15-2006, 10:21 AM	#3
jpw23 Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-02-05 Location: Ky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I suppose if you cooked it, it would be ok......I ain't gonna take that chance though. __________________ __________________ --------------------------------------------------- Chargriller pro offset X 2 Brinkman Gourmet Smoker 7-N-1 r2d2 looking cooker(on loan never to be returned) Slightly bent Weber kettle Scratch and dent wally world Uniflame kettle new link to new musical adventure coming soon!!!!

09-15-2006, 10:27 AM	#4
frognot Babbling Farker Join Date: 03-22-04 Location: Allen, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	More proof that veggies ain't good for you! __________________ Large Big Green Egg WSM Weber One Touch Gold Weber Summit Gold Super Fast, Super Accurate Orange Therma-Pen Retired: NB Bandera (2003-2009) that introduced me to y'all crazy farkers "If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it." deguerre Thanks to N8man & NorthwestBBQ for the custom avatars! (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(") "Hang in there Dan Chambers!"

09-15-2006, 10:33 AM	#5
bbqjoe Banned Join Date: 01-16-06 Location: Wikieup Arizona Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	E coli outbreak FDA News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE P06-131 September 14, 2006 Media Inquiries: 301-827-6242 Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA Warning on Serious Foodborne E.coli O157:H7 Outbreak One Death and Multiple Hospitalizations in Several States The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing an alert to consumers about an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 in multiple states that may be associated with the consumption of produce. To date, preliminary epidemiological evidence suggests that bagged fresh spinach may be a possible cause of this outbreak. Based on the current information, FDA advises that consumers not eat bagged fresh spinach at this time. Individuals who believe they may have experienced symptoms of illness after consuming bagged spinach are urged to contact their health care provider. “Given the severity of this illness and the seriousness of the outbreak, FDA believes that a warning to consumers is needed. We are working closely with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local agencies to determine the cause and scope of the problem,” said Dr. Robert Brackett, Director of FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN). E. coli O157:H7 causes diarrhea, often with bloody stools. Although most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, some people can develop a form of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). HUS is most likely to occur in young children and the elderly. The condition can lead to serious kidney damage and even death. To date, 50 cases of illness have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including 8 cases of HUS and one death. At this time, the investigation is ongoing and states that have reported illnesses to date include: Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Michigan, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Wisconsin. FDA will keep consumers informed of the investigation as more information becomes available.

09-15-2006, 05:28 PM	#6
sotexn Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 12-27-04 Location: Houston Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That's just great. Bought a bag for the first time in a year. Wilted it last night with vinegear and bacon/EVOO and ate it last night. Well things are ok, so I dodged the bullet. Tossed the remaining bag to be sure __________________ Steve NB Hondo Deluxe with stack extentions Gasser

09-15-2006, 05:37 PM	#7
bbqjoe Banned Join Date: 01-16-06 Location: Wikieup Arizona Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	generally speaking, ecoli can't take the heat, so if it's cooked you're probably alright.

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