Jerry Story wrote:
> usual suspect wrote:
>
>>C. James Strutz wrote:
>>
>>>http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051122/hl_nm/food_dc
>>
>> From the article:
>>
>> [V]egetables and fruits triggered 31 outbreaks from 2002 to
>> 2003, compared with 29 for chicken and other poultry, according
>> to the report.
>>
>> Overall, contaminated tomatoes, sprouts and other produce made
>> 28,315 people sick during 554 outbreaks from 1990 to 2003 -- 20
>> percent of all cases CSPI analyzed.
>>
>> Chicken made 14,729 people sick in 476 outbreaks, and eggs were
>> responsible for 10,847 illnesses from 329 outbreaks, according
>> to the group.
>>
>>Another myth is shattered. Veganism doesn't protect people from food
>>poisoning.
>
>
> You overlooked this part:
>

Quote:

> "Pathogens can adhere to the rough surfaces of fruits and vegetables, > so consumers should take precautions, such as washing produce under > running water," the report said, adding people should "still eat plenty > of produce." >

>
> It is not the veggies that made people sick; it is the crap that is on
> them. Eat (or drink) your veggies, but wash them first.
>


It's well documented that more produce is essential to the diet.
However, the conditions food is grown in can be deplorable. Especially
if you purchase commercial products. The lesson is to carefully clean
all produce.


Also, if possible buy local produce, which you should also clean.