How do I know if US lettuce is safe, given the E. coli outbreak?

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Which lettuce is recalled for E. coli?

Federal officials are reporting that an outbreak of E. coli O121:H9 infections linked to romaine lettuce has ended. Four illnesses were confirmed in the outbreak.

Is it safe to buy lettuce now?

Millions of servings of leafy greens are eaten safely every day in the United States. But leafy greens are occasionally contaminated enough to make people sick. To reduce your chance of getting sick, always follow the steps for safely handling and preparing leafy greens before eating or serving them.

Can you clean lettuce from E. coli?

What about washing? Washing the produce at home is not a reliable way to remove bacteria. "The bacteria can be stuck on the surface of the lettuce, it can even get inside the lettuce," Goodridge says. "So if you wash it, you might remove some of the bacteria, but you're not removing 100 per cent.

Is organic lettuce safe from E. coli?

Among types of produce, organic lettuce had the highest E coli contamination, at 22% of samples (12 of 49). Diez-Gonzalez said agencies that certify organic farms require them to follow US Department of Agriculture organic farming guidelines designed to eliminate pathogens in manure used as fertilizer.

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Here's how you can tell if your romaine lettuce is safe from the E. coli outbreak

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