MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – We want to give our families healthy foods, but some of our everyday favorites might be hiding bacteria that could make us sick. The CDC says tens of millions of Americans get sick from contaminated food every year, some of it organic.
Last year, recalls linked to E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria jumped 41% compared to the year before, and related hospitalizations and deaths more than doubled. And for seniors, very young children, or anyone with a compromised immune system, even consuming a very small amount of these bacteria can be life-threatening!
A new report from Consumer Reports identified the top offenders –…