A recall of Romaine lettuce dubbed "Lettuce recall 2010" has been announced for 23 states because of an identified outbreak E. Coli bacteria. At this time 19 people have been confirmed to have been affected by consuming the tainted lettuce, and of those cases three individuals are in what has been characterized as a life threatening state.
Romaine lettuce sold under the Freshway and Imperial Sysco brands in 23 states including the District of Columbia has been recalled.

The affected lettuce has been sold in Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Georgia, Kansas, Indiana, Maryland, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, South Carolina, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

The romaine lettuce that has been recalled has a 'best before date' of May 12 or earlier; any lettuce with a date after May 12 is not affected and has not been recalled.

The FDA has advised that all romaine lettuce sold under the Freshway or Imperial Sysco names be thrown away, and to further avoid “Bagged salads.” Bagged salads have not been recalled, but it is still considered the safer route to err on the side of caution until the FDA announces the outbreak has ended. It is known that the following Supermarket chains do carry lettuce from Freshway and Imperial Sysco: Kroger, Giant Eagle, Ingles Market, and marsh. The recall is applicable to all romaine lettuce and products containing romaine lettuce with expiration dates through May 12, 2010. If you or someone you know has eaten romaine lettuce within the past 48 and is showing symptoms of a reaction E. Coli bacteria, it is strongly advised that medical attention be sought.

For further information please visit the Freshway Foods website where full details of the recall including any updates are being posted on this voluntary recall. Freshaway Foods also stresses that for the time being it is best for all people to avoid eating romaine lettuce until they are certain that the outbreak of E. Coli O145 has been contained.




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