Risky romaine recalled

By Katie Leslie

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A California grower is recalling one lot of romaine lettuce over fears it may be contaminated with salmonella. Roughly 22,000 pounds of the bulk or wrapped romaine were sold in 29 states, including Georgia, under the lot code 531380.

No illnesses have yet been reported, according to a statement from grower Tanimura & Antle Inc. of Salinas, Ca. The lettuce was recalled after a random test by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture tested positive for the bacteria. The company is advising consumers who bought this lot, harvested between June 25 and July 2, to destroy the product.

Symptoms of salmonella infection in healthy people include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. The bacteria can cause serious and fatal infections in the young and elderly.

The potentially tainted romaine was sold to retail, wholesale and food service outlets in Canada, Puerto Rico and the following 29 states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Texas, Massachusetts, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, North Carolina, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, according to a press release from Tanimura & Antle.

Consumers with questions should call Tanimura & Antle at 1-877-827-7388 or visit www.taproduce.com.

-- The Associated Press contributed to this report.