Leafy Greens Can Kill You!

Periodically there are outbreaks of disease caused by feeding on contaminated leafy greens. The contaminants are usually bacteria such as E coli and Salmonella. The ailment is generally diarrhea, at times with tummy cramps, nausea, and vomiting. And uncommon deaths.

Cathe Friedrich revealed an exciting post about this phenomenon. Below are a few bullet points (I have not independently verified):

• Leafy greens these as lettuce are linked to 22% of foodstuff poisoning outbreaks around more than the very last 10 decades
• The riskiest leafy green is bagged, completely ready-to-provide lettuce

A few means to keep away from foodborne health issues:

• Prevent pre-packaged leafy greens
• Prevent sprouts
• Keep the make refrigerated and dry
• Consume ahead of the expiration date

Click for leafy green food stuff protection recommendations from the Canadian authorities.

Click for a harrowing story at Client Reports about E coli poisoning from romaine lettuce.

Buyer Experiences post on the safest ways to eat salad.

Steve Parker, M.D.

h/t Jan at The Small Carb Diabetic