E. coli in romaine lettuce?

[ddelancy]

Hi All,

I have a big bag of wilted romaine lettuce that I got for free at my grocery store. With this possible e.coli outbreak in romaine, is it still safe to give this lettuce to my hens? Can hens get e. coli through food like this?
They love it of course, and it will keep them busy all cooped up because of the snow, but now I am nervous.

Thanks!

 

[chickens really]

I'm surprised they gave it to you if it was pulled from the shelves as a health risk ..That's illegal to do.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

The e coli outbreaks from mid November to early December?

The cdc hasn't verified that it has come from romaine lettuce as of yet. That info that the govt needs to look into the romaine lettuce came from consumer reports.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...reak-could-linked-romaine-lettuce/1010180001/

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Yes, chickens can get e coli. In fact, they already have it and so do people. There are different strains of e coli. When the number of e coli is greater than normal levels for that species the e coli makes the individual sick as well the different strains can be toxic.
That's why we wash our hands after handling any type of feces.

http://www.hobbyfarms.com/colibacillosis-in-chickens-2/

https://today.uconn.edu/2012/07/how-e-coli-cells-work-in-the-human-gut/

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

I'm surprised they gave it to you if it was pulled from the shelves as a health risk ..That's illegal to do.

A lot of times we can find reduced priced produce and meats at local grocers if it is at or near the expiration date. I've never gotten free though (not without a coupon ). I have heard of people knowing what day to go dumpster diving though.

 

[kittyacid]

In light of the new romaine lettuce recall, I wonder the same thing. I have six heads of organic romaine purchased from Costco just before the recall and my girls would love to get into it. Anyone know if it is safe for them?

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

In light of the new romaine lettuce recall, I wonder the same thing. I have six heads of organic romaine purchased from Costco just before the recall and my girls would love to get into it. Anyone know if it is safe for them?

In regards to the newest recall, the cdc website stated that it has pretty much narrowed it down to romaine lettuce from Arizona. So, check your package.

 

[Folly's place]

If it's part of the recall, it's garbage. You eat their eggs, right? Garbage is garbage, and some bacteria will get into their eggs.
Mary