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Sunnyside Farms Diced Organic Butternut Squash Has Bacterial Contamination


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Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxq9hR1RHSD/


Recall by: FDA; Safeway Fresh Foods


Problem:  The product is contaminated with E. Coli O45.  This pathogenic bacterium triggers a diarrheal illness.  In some people, it triggers a form of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome.  Affected product has a use by date of 9/19/2023.


Sold:  At Costco in Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virgina.


Actions:  Do not consume this squash.  Return the product to your Costco store for a refund.  For more information, call Costco at 1-856-692-7200.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/safeway-fresh-foods-recalls-sunnyside-farms-organic-butternut-squash-because-possible-health-risk


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Dr. Howard Smith ReportsBy Howard G. Smith MD, AM