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Question about the spinich e-coli outbreak2007-11-24 2:01:58

We have bagged spinich in our refridegerator for our pet lizard, question 1) can e coli hurt lizards? 2) Is that something that can spread just by being in our refridgerator? Should we get rid of it even if humans do not comsume it??

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It is unlikely to infect your lizard or anything else in the fridge. but I personally ould not risk it for something this minor. I'd toss it.

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ON THE NEWS THEY SAID NOT TO THINK ABOUT IT TO THROW IT ALL AWAY!! POOR LIZARD DO WANT TO KILL IT

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I was wondering the same thing. I am going to check to see the package date. and see if there is something on the net about it. To see if we can get it. If yours is already opened and part eaten then I would not worry about it. This is suppose to act fast. I have animals that eat spinach every day and they seem okay. I am going to have to grow more of my own so I don;t have to worry about it. Is there a phone number on yours to check on. Or maybe call the store.You got it from

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Throw it all away and start over.

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Just get rid of the spinach, don't take a chance. Call vets to be sure about lizards and any illness. Be sure to ask what symptoms to look for too

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use yoour garbartore and get rid iof the spinich

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I had actually heard about that before this "newsbreak." It's best to avoid it, and actually spinach is not good for lizards. It's just as easy and cheap to buy fresh collard greens, mustard greens, endive, escarole, bok choy, etc.

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I would not test that. Return it to the store for a refund and buy something else.

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Many animals can be infected with the E. coli O157:H7 and not have symptoms. Cows, sheep, pigs and poultry are vectors for that variety of E. coli. I doubt whether that variety of E. coli would be pathogenic for your lizard, however, you might phone your vetrinarian to ask since E. coli O157:H7 does infect poultry, chances are it may infect lizards. It may not harm them however. From what I read, the danger to lizards is from parasites and Salmonella.