More Spinach Recall

This California based company is recalling their fresh spinach packages as a precautionary measure after routine testing showed salmonella in one of the product lines.

The spinach is distributed throughout the 48 states and in Canada. So far there have not been any reports of illness.

Salmonella is a bacteria that is transmitted to humans by eating foods that are contaminated by animal or human feces. It does not cause any change in the smell or taste of the food that it infects. It is the most frequently reported cause of food borne illnesses in the US - 1.4 million cases annually.

Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, cramps, fever, and vomiting. The symptoms may be much more severe in young children, the elderly, and in the immunocompromised patients. Although the illness may resolve spontaneously after 7 days, it may take several months before the bowels return to normal. A small percentage of the people may also develop joint pain, painful urination, and eye irritation that may last for months to years.

For more information you can contact Metz Fresh at 831-386-1018.

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