2006-09-21 12:33:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
I don't know, but we shouldn't rule out terrorism! Remember the anthrax right after 9/11?
2006-09-21 12:35:17 · answer #1 · answered by kimmyisahotbabe 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
it could be many reasons. here are a few. worker didnt wash his hand after going back on the field. the containers which contain the picked spinach had some bird dropping or some fertilizer with ecoli in it, therefore contaminating the spinach. the chlorine water which the leaves are put in to clean or decontaminate the spinach was not exactly clean. these are a few.
2006-09-21 12:38:51 · answer #2 · answered by animagus85 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The illegal immigrant workers blessed the spinach soil with their human waste.'
2006-09-21 12:41:48 · answer #3 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
e-coli bacteria are present in dirty or sewage contaminated water.
That is why before handling food for human consumption everyone should wash their hands.
2006-09-21 12:46:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anchor Cranker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they fertilized with poop! and then didn't wash thoroughly - everyone should wash produce thoroughly once they bring home produce. responsibility ultimately rests on the person consuming the product, and sometimes you have to rinse each leaf, one by one - people are too lazy these days.
2006-09-21 12:48:59 · answer #5 · answered by Rosie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they don't know yet as the investigation is ongoing.
e coli normally exists in feces. they are looking at contaminated water and soil.
2006-09-21 12:37:13 · answer #6 · answered by michael r. Doe 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They probably sprayed on an animal waste based fertilizer, like pig or cattle poop.
2006-09-21 12:37:19 · answer #7 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The fertilizer used went directly to the "blood" of the plant.
Forget about stupid answers like terrorism, illegal aliens, etc.
2006-09-21 12:37:18 · answer #8 · answered by Classy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The packing plant that put it into the bags was contaminated.
2006-09-21 12:34:40 · answer #9 · answered by Country Girl for Life 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The fertilizer was contaminated (manure).
2006-09-21 12:41:16 · answer #10 · answered by Hannah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋