The good news is that, according to the CDC, it’s safe to eat romaine again. E. Coli Outbreak 2018: Where Is It Safe to Eat Romaine Lettuce? Nope, Romaine Lettuce Is Still Not Safe to Eat. Romaine lettuce from California is being linked to a multi-state outbreak of a nasty strain of E. coli. ... the agency originally told everyone not to eat romaine on Thanksgiving, just to be safe. ... Romaine lettuce was identified to be the source of an E. coli outbreak that concluded January 9. We got an expert on the line to explain why this keeps happening to poor romaine. So, if you're unsure, throw it out or don't buy it. Update, November 20, 2018: The CDC has announced that more people are sick from a different rash of cases. After a massive romaine lettuce recall due to an E. coli outbreak, many are wondering if it's safe to eat it again. Romaine lettuce is now safe to eat, as long as it was not grown in northern and central California, the FDA announced Monday. Public health officials have said that E. coli-contaminated romaine lettuce is likely no longer on store shelves, but Consumer Reports still urges caution for some. Yes, it’s safe to eat romaine again. There's Been *Another* Recall. The romaine lettuce recall of November 2019 appears to be over, the CDC and FDA say. It's safe to eat romaine again. The Center For Disease Control is still warning people not to buy or eat romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, California because it could have E. Coli. "Some r omaine lettuce products are now labeled with a harvest location by region," the CDC said on its website, adding, "if you do not know where the romaine is from, do not eat it. Romaine lettuce is unsafe to eat in any form, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday in a food safety alert in response to … Any romaine lettuce that may have been contaminated by an outbreak of E. coli is past its shelf life, the CDC says. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images. Nope, Romaine Lettuce Is Still Not Safe to Eat. Some Romaine Lettuce Is Safe to Eat: Here’s What to Know. The problem is that not all lettuce labels show where it's harvested. Do not eat or buy romaine lettuce unless you can confirm it is not from the Yuma growing region. All romaine lettuce in the U.S. is unsafe to eat, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said in a warning that may alter some Thanksgiving menus across the country. Romaine lettuce is safe to eat as long as it's not from California’s Central Coast growing region, federal health officials said late Monday. Warnings aren’t issued until after people become sick, he adds, so you can't know for sure if your romaine is safe before you eat it. Romaine lettuce is safe to eat as long as it's not from California’s Central Coast growing region, the FDA and CDC say. An E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce has been found in 12 states. Public health officials have said that E. coli-contaminated romaine lettuce is likely no longer on store shelves, but Consumer Reports still urges caution for some. Written by Kristen Fischer on November 28, 2018. Beware The Thanksgiving Salad: CDC Says No Romaine Lettuce Is Safe : The Salt A new outbreak of E. coli has hit dozens of people in 11 states. Editors note: On May 16, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's finally safe to eat romaine lettuce again. A total of 167 people from 27 states were infected with E. coli. Here are latest details about E. coli outbreak. Any romaine lettuce that may have been contaminated by an outbreak of E. coli is past its shelf life, the CDC says. Hydroponically- and greenhouse-grown romaine lettuce is also safe to eat. Some Romaine Lettuce Is Safe to Eat: Here’s What to Know Written by Kristen Fischer on November 28, 2018 An E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce has been found in 12 states. It's safe to eat romaine again. Romaine lettuce that was harvested outside of Central Coast growing regions of northern and central California is safe to eat. There's Been *Another* Recall. Is it safe to eat romaine lettuce yet? If you’ve been craving romaine lettuce for months, I have good news and bad news for you. But CR’s experts think it is prudent and less confusing for consumers to avoid romaine altogether, especially because romaine is also sold unpackaged and in restaurants, and customers can’t always be sure of the origin that lettuce.