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Spinach Recalled in California -- Is Our Food Supply Safe?
Right at a time when there is more need than ever for our families to get in shape, another fresh food scare hits the nation. Apparently some Metz Fresh bagged fresh spinach has tested positive for salmonella poisoning.

Metz Fresh spinach was widely distributed. The recall includes 48 U.S. States and Canada. This is the second spinach recall in two years.

You can read about the full story on CNN and the WebMD site.
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Salmonella can cause a number of abdominal symptoms including diarrhea and abdominal cramps. A salmonella infection could be particularly dangerous for young children.

The news of the spinach recall comes on the heels of news that the national obesity rate is rising. Our lifestyles have become more sedentary than ever. Work-at-home moms and other workers who may sit at a computer monitor for large parts of the day are particularly vulnerable to the effects of a sedentary lifestyle.

One way to combat the rising obesity rate is by substituting fresh foods for fat-laden convenience foods. The new recall, however, brings up questions about the safety of the nation's food supply.

What is causing the contamination and how can it be avoided? Is this a new problem with the food supply, or are we just more aware of the dangers lurking in our food? CNNMoney has addressed the issue of food safety.

What do you think about this issue? Are you concerned about the safety of the nation's food supply? Leave me a comment and let me know.


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What has happened to the produce industry in this nation? I mean, the last outbreak like this was cause because someone planted a spinach field right up against a cattle pasture. It was like begging for the crop to become contaminated.

I've been desperately trying to loose the remainder of my baby weight before attempting to conceive a second child. How on earth is it going to be possible if all fresh crops are suspect? It's too late in the season to start a home garden, and it's been far to dry to get anything to grow here in the Tennessee Valley anyway.

Brook,

I know exactly what you're talking about. Our whole family went on a diet and a big part of that is eating salad. Now, I'm not even sure that's good for us.

I know, and I prefer spinach to the other decent greens we have available in the stores around here. It has a better taste and bigger nutritional punch, especially for a women hoping to get pregnant soon, than any of the others. I'm afraid to buy any more, but what else am I going to do?

I'm still hoping that most fresh foods are okay. Personally, I prefer spinach too.

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