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I've read about things such as bagged spinach being recalled due to e.coli. how can we stay safe but still enjoy these things? should we avoid them?
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Wash thoroughly: It would help to wash even the pre-washed fresh greens. Avoiding fresh vegetables is not a good idea. The e-coli contaminations are rare.
Answered 11/10/2012
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Avoid bags : It's best to buy fresh whole vegetables, and prepare them yourself. The packaged items are more expensive, and the handling and bagging provide more opportunity for bacterial growth.
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