Lettuce Linked to E. Coli Outbreak

At least 19 people have been sickened from eating romaine lettuce contaminated with E. coli: 3 of the individuals are being treated for life-threatening symptoms. The source of the tainted lettuce has been traced to a lettuce farm in Yuma, Arizona. The lettuces were sold in 23 states, including Michigan, under the Freshway and Imperial Sysco brands. Yesterday, Freshway Foods issued a recall of the lettuces after the Food and Drug Administration identified Freshway as the distributor. Grab and Go salads sold at Kroger and 4 other grocery stores are also included in the recall. E. coli infections can cause mild diarrhea or have more serious consequences, causing damage or bleeding in the the kidneys or brain. (5/7) Detroit Free Press