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.
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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