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Article: STATE HEALTH OFFICIALS ADVISE AGAINST EATING BAGGED SPINACH
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- September 15, 2006
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The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services issued the following press release:
State health officials are issuing an alert to consumers about an outbreak of E. coli 0157:H7in multiple states that may be associated with the consumption of bagged fresh spinach.
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services has not received reports of E. coli illness in the state; however, the Division of Public Health advises that consumers not eat bagged fresh spinach at this time. Individuals who believe they may have experienced symptoms of illness after consuming fresh bagged spinach should contact their local health care provider.
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