COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP)– The fast-food chain Wendy’s claims it is pulling lettuce from sandwiches in its dining establishments in Michigan, Ohio as well as Pennsylvania after individuals consuming them there reported falling ill.
The Centers for Disease Control and also Avoidance claimed Friday it is trying to identify whether romaine lettuce is the source of an E. coli break out that has sickened at least 37 people as well as whether romaine used at Wendy’s was likewise served or sold at various other organizations.
The CDC said there is no evidence that romaine offered in food store is linked to the E. coli episode. The agency likewise claimed it is not recommending people to quit eating at Wendy’s or otherwise to consume romaine lettuce.
Wendy’s states lettuce utilized in its salads is various as well as not influenced by its choice to draw the lettuce from sandwiches. The company claimed it is accepting the CDC.