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has there been any OFFICIAL reassurance about the safety of pinach in U.S.? is it still a little risky or has there been a change
Hi Sheba,
Yes -- the FDA issued an "all clear" statement early in October.
Please visit this website for their official statement and information on the source of the E. coli:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_40587.html
Personally, I feel spinach is probably the safest product to eat at this time as it is under very close observation for any problems. I'm headed to the store now to purchase food and fresh spinach is on my list!!
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance,
Carol C. Schlitt
Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness
University of Illinois Extension
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Carol Schlitt
Expertise
I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).
Experience
I am a former Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety, having retired August 1, 2010. I am a certified HACCP manager, a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health and a 3rd party food safety and OSHA auditor of restaurants.
Organizations
International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, St. Louis Culinary Society.
Education/Credentials
BS - University of Illinois
MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
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