Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Commodity
Outbreaks
Leafy greens
Lettuce
14
Mixed lettuce
1
Romaine lettuce
4
Spinach
2
Cabbage
1
Basil or mesclun lettuce mix
2
Tomatoes
12
Melons
Cantaloupe
7
Other melons
4
Raspberries and other berries
6
Herbs
Basil
4
Parsley
2
Green onions
3
Almonds
2
Green grapes
1
Snow peas
1
Squash
1
Unknown
2
Total
71
Source
: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Outbreaks
Illnesses
7
400
Outbreaks
350
6
Illnesses
300
5
250
4
200
3
150
2
100
1
50
0
0
1996
1998
2000
2002
2004
2006
Figure 22.1.
E. coli
O157 : H7 outbreaks (vertical bars) and illnesses (diamonds) linked
to leafy greens, 1996-2006.
Source:
U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
400
