Why is E. Coli so Dangerous?
In 2006, consumers in the United States experienced a major health scare when bags of raw spinach leaves processed in California were found to contain dangerous levels of a bacteria called Escherichia coli, often abbreviated as E. coli. Hundreds of people were sickened, and several deaths were reported. The source of the E. coli contamination was eventually traced to specific produce farms located in one county in California. While sales of bagged spinach eventually resumed, the public also became aware of some of the dangers of E. coli contamination and exposure.
