Fresh cilantro recalled for potential salmonella threat

[The Straight Story]

Fresh cilantro recalled for potential salmonella threat


SACRAMENTO, CA - Fresh cilantro distributed by Sabor Farms may no longer be on California market shelves temporarily but state health officials warn the product still in consumers' refrigerators may possibly be contaminated with salmonella.

The herb was sold from Jan. 14-28 in bunches with twist-ties with the names of Tanimura & Antle, Ocean Mist, Nature's Reward and Queen Victoria.

Sabor Farms has issued a voluntary recall of the cilantro. There have been no reports of illness.

The symptoms of salmonella infection include fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea which may be bloody. The elderly, those with weakened immune systems and infants are most susceptible to more severe cases. People who develop symptoms of salmonella infection after eating cilantro should check with their doctor.

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[niyad]

1. is there any food now that hasn't been contaminated?

[Chan790]

2. Tofu.

Also tempeh, miso and seitan. No contamination of dried legumes that I'm aware of.

[customerserviceguy]

3. Would irradiation remove this threat?

If so, then I'd be happy to buy irradiated cilantro. Same goes for every other vegetable that I serve raw.

[marmar]

4. Big Ag....the gift that keeps on giving.

nt