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The United States is the world’s second-largest producer of spinach, with 3% of world output, following China (PRC), which accounts for 85% of output. California (73% of 2004–2006 U.S. output), Arizona (12%), and New Jersey (3%) are the top producing states, with 12 other states reporting production of at least 100 acres (2002 census). Over ...
The initial outbreak occurred in September 2006 and its probable origin was an Angus cattle ranch that had leased land to a spinach grower (growing under organic practices). [1] At least 205 consumer illnesses and three deaths have been attributed to the tainted produce.
The 2006 North American E. coli outbreak was an Escherichia coli O157:H7 outbreak from prepackaged spinach reported in 27 U.S. states and the Canadian province of Ontario. The outbreak cases spanned from August 30 to October 6, and its origin was traced back to a farm in San Benito County, California. [1]
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A sample of the baby spinach products tested positive for salmonella during a random test.
Crops which grow close to the ground, such as strawberries, spinach and other leafy greens are particularly subject to pests. - Ekaterina Goncharova/Moment RF/Getty Images Washed, peeled and scrubbed
Spinach may be high in cadmium contamination depending on the soil and location where the spinach is grown. [ 23 ] Due to spinach's high content of vitamin K, individuals taking the anticoagulant warfarin , which acts by inhibiting vitamin K, are instructed to minimize consumption of spinach (and other dark green leafy vegetables).
Alternanthera sessilis is a flowering plant known by several common names, including sissoo spinach, Brazilian spinach, sessile joyweed, dwarf copperleaf. It is cultivated as a vegetable worldwide. It is cultivated as a vegetable worldwide.