I have both, and wonder if I should throw them out....
2006-09-26 10:05:54 · 14 answers · asked by Whitney S 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
The processing (freezing/canning) eliminates the e-coli risk. They are safe to eat.
To understand the processing difference between fresh and frozen spinach: frozen spinach is first washed and cleaned, then blanched before freezing, all in a hygienic manufacturing environment, not in the fields. The blanching is done with steaming hot water, heated to above 160 degrees. Blanching and freezing are recognized as important factors in preserving quality and protecting foods from spoilage that may affect public health.
Frozen spinach is not a ready to eat food and must be cooked before eating. Cooking instructions are provided on each package so you can enjoy nutritious, delicious spinach conveniently and healthfully.
Because of the high heat used during the commercial canning process, there is no risk of
E. coli contamination in canned spinach or any other canned food products.
2006-09-26 10:08:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the FDA report I get via email and also last night's newscast both frozen and canned spinach are okay to eat.
I also learned they've found the tainted spinach is from 3 counties in California - Monterey County, Santa Clara County and one other nearby. FDA stated it is safe to eat fresh spinach as long as it is grown outside these 3 counties.
I'm looking forward to a nice baby spinach salad now with warm bacon dressing - yummy!
2006-09-26 17:22:07 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the current problem with spinach has to do with where it was from, not if it was frozen or bagged. It seems that an overflow of cow "whaste" from a neighboring farm, contaminated crops. Personally, I would dump everything and stick with another veggie.
2006-09-26 17:15:05 · answer #3 · answered by Eliza D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it has been processed (sterilized) before hand it is safer by far than the fresh commodity Spinach at the grocery.
Enjoy!
2006-09-26 17:09:34 · answer #4 · answered by RHJ Cortez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gee, I would not even bother with spinach collected, even if processing could kill the bacteria.
Support your local agriculture instead. Find farmers markets in your area, they often grow organic veggies. In CT, it is proving to be the safest alternative
2006-09-26 17:11:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
frozen spinach is fine, I have never seen or tried canned
2006-09-26 17:11:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most products have a free 1-800 # on the package or can labels. It may be in small print. Give them a call if it will put your mind at ease.
Good luck.
2006-09-26 17:19:14 · answer #7 · answered by X-Woman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it was just the bagged fresh spinach that was contaminated.
2006-09-26 17:08:31 · answer #8 · answered by N 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't throw them out. They are both fine. It only affect fresh. You're in the clear.
2006-09-26 18:21:16 · answer #9 · answered by barbie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that it was only bagged spinach that was bad and had to be taken out everywhere
2006-09-26 17:14:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋