Consumers urged to throw away store-bought chopped romaine lettuce to avoid risk of E. coli

According to the Centers for Disease Control, an outbreak of E. coli infections in multiple states is linked to chopped romaine lettuce. As of April 19, 53 people in 16 states have fallen in. Nine hospitalizations have been reported. No Colorado cases have been reported.

Advice to Consumers:

• Consumers anywhere in the United States who have store-bought chopped romaine lettuce at home, including salads and salad mixes containing chopped romaine lettuce, should not eat…