The family of Ashley and Isabella Armstrong, 2 girls affected by E. coli infection from contaminated spinach, told the Herald Journal that one thing they would like to see come out of their ordeal and those of anyone affected by foodborne illness from contaminated food is more stringent government regulations on food safety.
Although Isabella recovered quickly from the infection, her sister Ashley suffered from hemolytic uremic syndrome and kidney failure. As a result, she had to endure blood transfusions and dialysis.
In response to the spate of recalls over the past year – from spinach to peanut butter to pet food – the House Committee on Energy and Commerce last month addressed food safety at its Oversight and Investigations subcommittee hearing.