Safe Food Facts

There has been a vast amount of media coverage concerning the recent outbreak of e-coli in fresh spinach. It should be noted that the warning issued by the Food and Drug Administration is for raw, fresh packaged spinach only.

Pictsweet takes great pride in the quality of all Pictsweet frozen vegetables. Each product must pass through extensive cleaning and quality control procedures. Blanching is one step in this process. Spinach is blanched, or cooked, for 1 1⁄2 minutes at 190 degrees Fahrenheit. This will kill bacteria, if present, prior to freezing. Consequently, the spinach will be a healthy choice for you and your family.

We would like to stress the importance of properly cooking vegetables using the safe-handling and cooking instructions you find on the side of the packaging. Following these instructions will assure that the product is safe for consumption.

If you should have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us:
1-800-367.7412 • www.pictsweet.com • email us