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In reply to the discussion: Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak [View all]BumRushDaShow
(174,579 posts)43. Composted manure is generally safe because the composting process
usually goes on for at least a year and gets hot enough, temperature-wise, to kill most pathogens.
Spreading "fresh" manure (cow, horse, chicken) is a no-no and I am sure the Amish are using composted manure from designated piles that also might include "greens" (cut plant material) and "browns" (old leaves).
Bagged manure is sterilized.
Grazing cattle near the edible plantings means a risk of contamination from fresh manure.
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Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Yesterday
OP
So, no Taco Bell for me, I never eat there anyway...I like Taco Tico here in KS...
wcmagumba
Yesterday
#3
So far they have only confirmed the presence of that parasite in lettuce
BumRushDaShow
Yesterday
#18
There are lists of produce that get periodically published that are susceptible
BumRushDaShow
15 hrs ago
#41
A few days ths was my OP: Not the Onion: Authorities investigate Taco Bell and lettuce as cyclosporiasis outbreak surge
LeftInTX
Yesterday
#5
Something like 30-35 states. Texas is one, and I know taco bell is really popular with younger people down here.
mwmisses4289
Yesterday
#10
No. It's not Taco Bell that's the problem. It's TACO aka NACHO that's the cause. He is grifting diarrhea now.
Wonder Why
23 hrs ago
#20
Growing hundreds of acres of lettuce right next to cattle ranches is a bad idea
wolfie001
Yesterday
#15