Last month, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) posted information about a company's voluntary recall of a limited number of cases of curly leaf parsley. The recall was initiated after a routine regulatory sample tested positive for non-O157 STEC (Shiga toxin-producing E. coli).

The product was distributed to retail stores, wholesalers, and distributors in Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Missouri. Fortunately, at the time of the recall posting, no illnesses had been reported. Consumers who have any of the parsley are advised to not consume it.

According to the recall notice: Shiga-toxin-producing E. coli is an organism that can cause foodborne illness in a person who eats a food item contaminated with it. Symptoms of infection may include stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. The illness primarily impacts elderly individuals, children, and people with weakened immune systems. Most healthy adults and children rarely become seriously ill.

“The scientists at LA Testing offer laboratory testing services to identify Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, and many other pathogens to assist farmers, producers, and manufacturers in mitigating microbial and chemical exposure risks,” said Joseph Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at LA Testing. “LA Testing also provides a wide range of tests for pesticides, herbicides, mycotoxins, and other potential contaminants. These services are available for raw materials, finished products, and production surfaces.”

To learn more about food testing services, please visit www.LATesting.com or www.FoodTestingLab.com, email  info@LATesting.com , or call (800) 755-1794.

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LA Testing is California's leading laboratory for indoor air quality testing of asbestos, mold, lead, VOCs, formaldehyde, soot, char, ash, and smoke damage, particulates, and other chemicals.  In addition, LA Testing offers a full range of air sampling and investigative equipment to professionals and the public. LA Testing maintains an extensive list of accreditations including: AIHA-LAP, LLC (AIHA-LAP, LLC EMLAP, AIHA-LAP, LLC IHLAP, AIHA-LAP, LLC ELLAP), CDC ELITE, NVLAP, State of California, State of Hawaii Department of Health, and other states.  LA Testing, along with the EMSL Analytical, Inc. network, has multiple laboratories throughout California including South Pasadena, Huntington Beach, San Leandro, San Diego, and Ontario.

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