10-29-2006, 09:02 AM
Aloha Lucy, The wife told me of the news report that linked the spinach infestation to feral pigs that had run in cow manure and then through the fields of spinach contaminating the crop.
As far as E.Coli 0157:H7 strain which is usually the same as all foodborne E Coli and there are many strains I'm told. Cattle are the principal source of E.Coli 0157 in their intestines. Meat becomes contaminated by poor processing methods, as I'm sure you are aware. It is also found in healthy deer, goats and sheep but not in the general population of US swine. Exactly where I read this I can't recall but I'm sure you should easily find some info regarding the swine testing in this country. I do remember the Dr's last name was Bush (no pun intended) that issued the report. I would have to believe that Hawaii Island with it's large cattle and feral pig population would be at considerable risk for the bacteria. But really just my 2 cents.
Aloha HADave
As far as E.Coli 0157:H7 strain which is usually the same as all foodborne E Coli and there are many strains I'm told. Cattle are the principal source of E.Coli 0157 in their intestines. Meat becomes contaminated by poor processing methods, as I'm sure you are aware. It is also found in healthy deer, goats and sheep but not in the general population of US swine. Exactly where I read this I can't recall but I'm sure you should easily find some info regarding the swine testing in this country. I do remember the Dr's last name was Bush (no pun intended) that issued the report. I would have to believe that Hawaii Island with it's large cattle and feral pig population would be at considerable risk for the bacteria. But really just my 2 cents.
Aloha HADave
Aloha HADave & Mz P
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