Romaine lettuce recall expands

An investigation of a food-borne illness that has sickened 19 people in three states is underway. Those who contracted the illness experienced symptoms ranging from mild to life-threatening such as hemolytic uremic syndrome. E. coli is the likely culprit behind the illness and authorities connect it with Romaine lettuce. The latest batch of lettuce to be recalled hails from a farm in Yuma, Arizona. Some have sued the grocers where the lettuce was bought. Most, however, recover before they get a chance to sue with the average sick time for healthy adults being about a week.

I think instead of complaining or suing the organizations who aren't even initially responsible (such as the grocers) people should learn to grow their own items. A lot of hassle would be prevented if individuals could simply section off a bit of land for a garden. To grow one's own food would present them with the option to pick or harvest what one wants, when one wants it. Food-borne illness would be less likely and if it did occur it would not spread at all.