"E. coli Outbreak Raises Concerns for Lehi Residents' Garden Produce"
Home gardeners in Lehi, Utah, are concerned about the health of their home-grown fruits and vegetables after E. coli was found in the city's irrigation water. While human pathogens in irrigation water do not directly impact produce, they pose a risk to humans when consumed. Utah State University Assistant Professor Shital Poudyal advises cooking produce to 165 degrees or higher to kill any potential E. coli contamination. Some home gardeners, like Misty Sudweeks, are opting to cook all their garden produce instead of consuming it fresh.