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Don’t Buy Romaine Lettuce

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JohnInCarolina
JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,977
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Not safe to eat, warning just issued by the CDC:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/romaine-lettuce-is-not-safe-to-eat-cdc-warns-us-consumers/2018/11/20/726d0ae6-ece9-11e8-96d4-0d23f2aaad09_story.html

E. coli is not a guest you want at your house this holiday season friends.  If you picked up any of this recently, just trash it.  Don’t think twice about it.
"I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,767
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    thats just great, im allergic to it and now its got e coli to boot
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • dmchicago
    dmchicago Posts: 4,516
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    Cesar Salad for lunch today. 💩
    Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin

    Large BGE. OONI 16, TOTO Washlet S550e (Now with enhanced Motherly Hugs!)

    "If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
    Dennis - Austin,TX
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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 7,658
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    Not even for the in-laws?
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    JohnInCarolina said:
    Not safe to eat, 
    I have been saying that for years. If it’s green, don’t eat it. Feed it to the animals that you are going to eat =)

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Acn
    Acn Posts: 4,424
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    dmchicago said:
    Cesar Salad for lunch today. 💩
    I had some for dinner Sunday and leftovers lunch yesterday.  It's been a nice run.

    LBGE

    Pikesville, MD

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  • Killit_and_Grillit
    Killit_and_Grillit Posts: 4,326
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    Thanks for the heads up...after I had a salad for lunch. I guess if anyone wants to call dibs on Cabin 2 at Butt Blast they can have it, I might not be around...

    "Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."

    South of Nashville, TN

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  • Wolfpack
    Wolfpack Posts: 3,551
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    Have eaten it for the last 4 days- will trash the rest. Thanks for the heads up. 
    Greensboro, NC
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,164
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    Killit_and_Grillit said:
    Thanks for the heads up...after I had a salad for lunch. I guess if anyone wants to call dibs on Cabin 2 at Butt Blast they can have it, I might not be around...
    My plan is taking shape.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • HighHeat
    HighHeat Posts: 218
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    Fake news!   Eat away!
    Memphis, TN
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,977
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    HighHeat said:
    Fake news!   Eat away!

    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    Fear mongering!
    ______________________________________________
    I love lamp..
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  • HighHeat
    HighHeat Posts: 218
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    Diahrrea inducing foods are on the weight loss forum!
    Memphis, TN
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    "The agency also advised consumers to wash and sanitize drawers and shelves where the lettuce was stored. People usually become sick within three or four days of consuming lettuce contaminated with the E. coli, according to the CDC."

    Grumpy says - "you aren't out of the woods yet, kids!"


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  • dstearn
    dstearn Posts: 1,702
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    Thanks for the heads up.
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  • Markarm4119
    Markarm4119 Posts: 526
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    SWMBO, has fed me steady diet of salads the last 3 days,hmm........ me thinks she might be trying to help me lose a few lbs. before our trip to NYC next weekend !
    LBGE, and just enough knowledge and gadgets to be dangerous .
    Buford,Ga.
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  • odie91
    odie91 Posts: 541
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    Man not again. Last time this happened I return the bag at Costco and they gave me the stink-eye. I eat about one head per day. 
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,164
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    Will they be giving it away?
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • ColtsFan
    ColtsFan Posts: 6,345
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    SWMBO came home tonight with a salad. She about killed me when I promptly grabbed it and pitched it in the trash. She said "I wanted salad to go with pizza" and I replied "I don't want you sheeting in bed" 
    ~ John - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,977
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    northGAcock said:
    Will they be giving it away?
    E. coli and a pumpkin spice latte and you’d just about be set for the week!
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 7,658
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    Do anyone give a shvt about our food safety anymore?  It seems like in the not so distant past when something like this happened you would eventually hear about the cause and huge fines levied at the producer or plant.

     Now every three days something is recalled an we throw it away or take it back no big deal. 
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • smokingal
    smokingal Posts: 1,025
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    I stick to spinach.  It tastes better and has more nutrients.  Every damn day there's some food item being blacklisted.  Seems like we should start growing our own vegetables since food safety only concerns consumers.
    It's "Smokin Gal", not "Smoking Al".
    Egging in the Atlanta GA region
    Large BGE, CGS setup, Kick Ash Basket, Smokeware SS Cap,
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    http://barbecueaddict.com
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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
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    My wish is to have a giant garden on my property to eat fresh veggies when we can and preserve the extra for the cold months. 

    2 LBGE, Blackstone 36, Jumbo Joe

    Egging in Southern Illinois (Marion)

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,385
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    I don't have an issue with green groceries- enjoy hatch chilies, jalapenos, serranos and oysters Rockefeller.  May have missed something but that's about the sum of my green adventures.  Feeling somewhat vindicated here.  ;)
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 7,658
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    We were approved for a grant to purchase a 30x96’ high tunnel. 
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • Dyal_SC
    Dyal_SC Posts: 6,055
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    My wife is pregnant and became really ill yesterday at work. So much that I had to pick her up from work and drive her home. The OB said it wasn’t likely a pregnancy thing and more likely some sorta bug — they’ve been getting a ton of calls the past couple of days.  We are wondering if it’s the lettuce as well.  Best to not chance it from here on out and stick with meat and potatoes the next few days. 
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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
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    I don't trust the government and its time to dispel their lies! I'm doubling down on romaine. All meals. We'll see. 

    "Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community [...] but now they have the same right to speak as a Nobel Prize winner. It's the invasion of the idiots."
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    Peachtree Corners, GA
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,977
    edited November 2018
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    Dyal_SC said:
    My wife is pregnant and became really ill yesterday at work. So much that I had to pick her up from work and drive her home. The OB said it wasn’t likely a pregnancy thing and more likely some sorta bug — they’ve been getting a ton of calls the past couple of days.  We are wondering if it’s the lettuce as well.  Best to not chance it from here on out and stick with meat and potatoes the next few days. 
    Oh man Craig that is pretty scary.  Hope she's feeling better today?
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 14,627
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    It’s not the lettuce, that’s just to throw us off.  The E. coli is in the contrails.
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,164
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    Let’s break this down a bit. If this recall includes everything, it must be inherit to the plant...and not the region, handling, processing / packaging etc.. I have not read up on this....and likly want due to laziness around the Holliday. What is really the root cause of this issue?

    This is really quite sad as romaine / Caesar  is one of my favorites.  It's a shame I tell ya. 
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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