Wendy's Pulls Lettuce Over Possible E.coli Contamination

SAN BRUNO, CA – AUGUST 10: A sign is posted in front of a Wendy’s restaurant on August 10, 2016 in San Bruno, California. Wendy’s reported a 22% decline in second quarter earnings with revenue of $382.7 million compared to $489.5 million one year ago. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

If you’re planning on grabbing a sandwich from Wendy’s you might want to hold the lettuce.

Actually, Wendy’s will hold the lettuce for you – the fast food chain is pulling lettuce off its shelves over a possible E.coli contamination.

People in Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania have reported getting sick after eating at Wendy’s. The CDC says the 37 cases could be linked to romaine lettuce.

Wendy’s is still selling salads, which use a different lettuce than is used in its sandwiches. The company says it is cooperating with the CDC’s investigation, and is “committed to upholding our high standards of food safety and quality”.

BREAKING: Indiana is now among four states in an E. coli outbreak the CDC thinks might be linked to Wendy’s sandwiches with romaine lettuce. https://t.co/MgyIMjEdyE

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