Romaine Lettuce Recall Due to E.Coli Outbreak

Freshway Foods has issued a romaine lettuce recall due to an E.coli outbreak. The outbreak has made 19 people ill and three of them have life threatening symptoms.

The Food and Drug Administration said 12 people have been hospitalized and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it is investigating 10 other cases possibly linked to the outbreak.

The Ohio Freshway Foods company said it was recalling romaine lettuce sold under the Freshway and Imperial Sysco brands because of a possible link to the E. coli outbreak.

The recalled lettuce has a “best if used by” date of May 12 or earlier and was sold in 23 states and the District of Columbia. In addition to the District of Columbia, the lettuce was sold in Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

E.coli symptoms include  diarrhea, abdominal cramps and vomiting. It can also lead to more severe complications such as kidney damage.

Freshway Foods said the lettuce was sold to wholesalers, food service outlets, in-store salad bars and delis. The romaine lettuce recall due to an E.coli outbreak also includes “grab and go” salads sold at Kroger, Giant Eagle, Ingles Markets and Marsh grocery stores.

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Chicken Breast Wrap – Perfect for Mother’s Day Lunch Menu

Thanks to Taste of  Home, I found a chicken breast wrap that will be perfect for a Mother’s Day lunch menu. With only five ingredients, it’s simple, fast and delicious.

Treat your Mom to a special Mother’s Day lunch with this easy wrap. With it’s unique Italian twist, the whole family will enjoy it!

Italian Chicken Wrap

6 Servings Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 ounces) frozen stir-fry vegetable blend
• 2 packages (6 ounces each) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
• 1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
• 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
• 6 flour tortillas (8 inches), room temperature

Directions

• In a large saucepan, cook vegetables according to package directions; drain. Stir in the chicken, salad dressing and cheese. Simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Spoon about 3/4 cup down the center of each tortilla; roll up tightly. Yield: 6 servings. 

Nutritional Analysis: 1 wrap equals 290 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 40 mg cholesterol, 1,129 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 20 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch.

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