5 Questions
What products have been recalled due to E. coli and listeria contamination?
Romaine lettuce and bagged salads
Why are outbreaks traced to leafy greens considered risky?
They have caused the most deaths in analysis and have had a high number of recalls and outbreaks
What is a likely source of contamination for lettuce grown in California and Arizona?
Contaminated water used for irrigation, which can be contaminated by manure from cattle feedlots
How can a batch of lettuce become contaminated even if it is initially free of harmful bacteria?
Contamination can occur during processing at facilities where packaged salad greens are processed
Why is contamination in a single processing plant a concern for packaged salad greens?
Contamination can quickly spread to multiple different products processed at the facility
Food Safety Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Romaine Lettuce and Bagged Salad Recalls
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