Three recent outbreaks of food-borne illnesses traced to bagged spinach or lettuce from California have led some scientists and food safety advocates to suggest that packaging greens might contribute ...

The Centers for Disease Control has tracked 121 people who have become ill after consuming Romaine lettuce contaminated with E. coli. Earlier this month, the first death was reported in California.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that 84 people across 19 states got sick from E.coli-contaminated lettuce. That is a serious and proven threat. However, some viral videos ...