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Calif. supplier recalls lettuce over E. coli fears

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SALINAS, Calif. (AP) -- A Northern California produce supplier is voluntarily recalling romaine lettuce that was shipped to 19 states, Puerto Rico and Canada over fears of possible E. coli contamination.

Salinas-based Tanimura & Antle said Sunday the recall is limited to a single lot of its Field Fresh Wrapped Single Head Romaine that was available at retail stores starting Aug. 2. The lettuce is packed in a plastic bag with the UPC number 0-27918-20314-9, and it may have a "best by" date of Aug. 19.

The company says some 2,095 cases are potentially affected.

A total of 1,969 cases were shipped to the following U.S. states, and Puerto Rico:

  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Arizona
  • California
  • Georgia
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Maryland
  • North Carolina
  • New Mexico
  • Nevada
  • New York
  • New Jersey
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Virginia
  • Washington

The product was packed with either 12 or 18 heads per case.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with consumption of this product.

 

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