About 2.2 million people get sick annually from eating contaminated leafy vegetables.

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Earlier in January, the FDA unveiled new rule proposals covering all aspects of growing and harvesting produce to try to prevent fruit and vegetables from becoming contaminated with deadly bacteria.

WSJ: Vegetables Are the Main Cause of Food-Borne Illness, CDC Study Finds

Vegetables that grow on the ground are more likely to be contaminated with bacteria, since runoff from animal waste is likely the source of contamination.

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The bacteria can contaminate vegetables, meats, and other foods that come in contact with contaminated soil or manure.

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