The E. coli break out from romaine lettuce has caused 43 people to get sick in a dozen different states.
The FDA has traced it back to parts of California.
You may have noticed the shelves at your local grocery store are bare as many stores have been removing any and all romaine lettuce as a precaution.
This is called a clean break where all producers and distributors get rid of contaminated lettuce and provide clear labeling to show people when the lettuce date and origin.
The FDA says the ongoing break out of E. coli has linked to the end of season harvest in the central and Northern parts of California.
The food safety alert came out two days before Thanksgiving and continues today.
Symptoms of E. coli usually begin about three to four days after consuming the bacteria.
If you have already bought romaine lettuce you believe to be contaminated, either throw it away or return the lettuce back to the store where you bought it.
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