Salinas Company Recalls Lettuce Over Possible E. Coli Threat

SALINAS, CA — Salinas company Tanimura & Antle is recalling packages of single head romaine lettuce because of possible contamination with E. Coli, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. There have been no illnesses reported as a result of the possible contamination.

The lettuce is labeled with a packed on date of 10/15/2020 or 10/16/2020 and a UPC number of 0-27918-20314-9.

No other products or pack dates are being recalled.

Tanimura & Antle tells consumers who have purchased the lettuce to throw it away.

In addition to California, the company distributed the lettuce to Alaska, Oregon, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Indiana, Nebraska, Missouri, Tennessee, Wisconsin, New Mexico, South Carolina, Washington, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, Massachusetts, Puerto Rico, and Illinois.

For retailers and distributors, the lettuce can be traced through the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) sticker attached to outside of the case. The PTI codes are 571280289SRS1 and 571280290SRS1.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms of E. coli infection "vary for each person, but often include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting. Some people may have a fever, which usually is not very high (less than 101˚F/38.5˚C). Most people get better within 5 to 7 days. Some infections are very mild, but others are severe or even life-threatening."

Call your doctor if diarrhea lasts for more than three days accompanied by a fever is over 102. or if you have blood in your stool, or if you become dehydrated.

The FDA cautions, "Although most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, some people can develop a form of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). HUS is most likely to occur in young children and the elderly. The condition can lead to serious kidney damage and even death."

If you have any questions, call the Tanimura & Antle Consumer Hotline during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday: 877-827-7388.