Monday, June 6, 2011

Another E-coli Outbreak

Today’s Weiner Log: Representative Anthony Weiner stiffed organizers of last weekend’s big Israel Day parade in New York City. Stay tuned for the latest developments.

I have to run over to Langley this morning for a few routine maintenance checks of my NASA systems: just to make sure none of them have been compromised by recent outbreaks of hacking attempts.

While I’m out I thought you might appreciate reviewing Granny Jan’s recent PSA regarding cookies that may be carrying a lethal strain of E-coli.

And in case you missed her PSA from last week on Lady M’s new Food Plate Icon:

And just a quick update on Europe’s recent E-coli outbreak: current focus has zeroed in on an organic farm in northern Germany that grows bean sprouts, of all things!

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He said it is possible that the water was contaminated with E. coli or that the sprout seeds -- purchased in Germany and other countries -- contained the germ. He said the farmers had not used any manure, which is commonly spread on organic farms and has been known to cause E. coli outbreaks.

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I can testify to the fact that when you spread manure all over the damn place you’re likely to spread all sorts of vile things around.

article-1394099-0C64930600000578-897_634x484Nothing organic here, and I mean nothing.