date:Nov 21, 2018
through direct irrigation or other means, is a viable explanation for the pattern of contamination. The canal is located near the contaminated lettuce farms and also close to a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), a facility that can hold up to 100,000 heads of cattle.
Raw vegetables and fruits are often a source for E. coli because the bacteria can't be fully washed off. Thoroughly cooking produce will kill the bacteria, but that's the only way to be certain contaminated fruits and v