date:Sep 04, 2018
A huge challenge around foodborne illness outbreaks is pinpointing exactly where the tainted food originated, where it was distributed, and where it was served or sold. In this particular case, the romaine originated in Yuma, Arizona, and was distributed to restaurants and stores nationwide. There was no way to immediately determine which stores were selling the tainted romaine, and which restaurants were serving it, making it difficult to track and manage a successful and thorough recall.
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