Romaine Lettuce Recall

A Romaine Lettuce Recall has been issued by a California company after it tested positive for salmonella in Wisconsin.

No illnesses have been linked to the lettuce, the statement said.

How was salmonella found? The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture conducted a random test on romaine lettuce from Tanimura and Antle Fresh Foods, Inc., and found the bacteria.

Tanimura and Antle Fresh Foods, Inc., has also recalled its romaine lettuce distributed in Puerto Rico and Canada.

The company stated that “it had notified its customers on Tuesday about the recall and told them to “discard any existing product. Even though there has been no reported links of the illness to humans.”

Romaine Lettuce Recall-What Has Been Recalled?

The voluntary recall affects single, whole heads of lettuce with a shelf life of 14 to 16 days after harvest dates from June 25 to July 2, 2009, according to Tanimura and Antle Fresh Foods Inc.

“We very much regret the inconvenience that the recall may have caused our consumers and customers,” stated company CEO Rick Antle, in the statement. “Food safety and consumer health are our top priorities.”

Salmonella Symptoms

Salmonella symptoms begin anywhere from 12 hours to three days after eating contaminated food.

Symptoms include:

* Diarrhea
* Fever
* Abdominal cramps
* Headache
* Nausea
* Loss of appetite
* Vomiting

Fortunately, most salmonella infections resolve on their own within five to seven days. Antibiotics are occasionally needed for severe infections.

Romaine Lettuce Recall means throw out that romaine lettuce Baby Boomers. Romaine lettuce is my favorite lettuce. But, I have none in my frig right now, so I am safe. I hope you are too.