The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public to not eat Tanimura & Antle brand romaine lettuce because it may be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7 bacteria. The lettuce was grown in the United States.
The product is sold in a plastic package containing 1 head of lettuce. The UPC number is 0 27918. The lettuce was sold at retail from August 8, 2012 to August 17, 2012. Stores that received the lettuce are in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Nunavut, and Yukon.
No illnesses have been reported in association with the consumption of this product. E. coli 0157:H7 can cause serious illnesses including hemolytic uremic syndrome, that can be life-threatening. Symptoms of E. coli food poisoning include bloody diarrhea and severe abdominal pain. For questions or more information, call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342.
Linda Larsen has written 28 cook books. She worked for the Pillsbury company in their test kitchens and for the Pillsbury Bake-Off. She holds a degree with High Distinction in Food Science from the University of Minnesota.
Fred Pritzker is a food safety advocate and attorney. He represents people sickened by contaminated food.
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