Another food contamination news release today is a Salmonella outbreak in 18 States making people sick mostly adults and 60% women. It is believed the bacteria is spread by contaminated tomatoes & lettuce.
These are the symtoms:
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal cramps
- Fever
- Headache
Fruits and vegetables become contaminated when they come in contact with water contaminated by animal agriculture, animal-based fertilizers, kitchen surfaces used for meat preparation, or unwashed hands that have picked up an animal-borne infection.
Recently, E. coli contamination of bagged spinach had sickened and killed people. Bagged produce is often precut, releasing water and nutrients that feed bacteria. Trapped moisture creates a humid heaven for bacteria if refrigeration fails.
I hope these disturbing news will not dissuage us from eating fresh fruits and leafy green vegetables.
They are full of calcium, fiber and antioxidants.
Simple suggestion: Wash fruits and vegetables with warm water and sea-salt before putting them in your refrigerator. Or use a "Fruit & Vegetable Wash," which you can purchase from grocery stores. This wash product is proven to safely remove pesticides, waxes and chemicals, too.Click this link to find out more about risks and complications of (click) Salmonella food poisoning.
