Factory Farms and Foodborne Illness: One Family's Tragedy

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Brad and Kristen Bell tragically lost their 2-year-old son, Cooper, to foodborne illness after he ate lettuce contaminated with E. coli.

Some strains of this bacteria, found in fecal matter, can make people very sick. Unfortunately, no amount of washing can remove E. coli from produce once it’s contaminated.

In the United States, E. coli outbreaks are increasing, not decreasing. One reason is the proximity of Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), or factory farms, to farm fields.

Manure from these CAFOs can seep into irrigation canals, and contaminated water is sprayed directly onto fields where our food is grown.

Gaps in regulation make this situation even worse. The EPA's agricultural water rule states that water shouldn’t be contaminated, but it relies on self-assessment by farms. The rules are voluntary, and farms aren’t required to test their water for contaminants like E. coli.

We shouldn’t have to worry about the safety of our food. No one should get sick - or worse, lose their life - because of a salad. It’s time for the FDA to take action and stop bowing to industry pressure.

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So so sorry for your loss. Breaks my heart for all our children.

Jlmag
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the FDA is not cowering to the food industry, they are profiting along with them. I am very sorry for the loss of your boy.

sheilahdang
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I am so sorry for the needless loss of your child. Thank you for sharing his story.

ameliadestefano
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I did not know that factory animal farms were so close to vegetable farms!😢 God Bless this family!❤

JaycF-iphz
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What important information and such a horrible loss. I had no idea the germs could be inside the leaves!

lucystrider
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Rest in peace beautiful soul🙏. I wish the family strength trough this hardship. May god protect your family.

justbecauseican
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Wow m heart just dropped to my stomach. In these short few minutes I felt like I knew Cooper and did not expect him to die. So sad for your family and am glad you found a way to share his memory.💔

irreverentjules-
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Grow your own or support a local farmer. Thank you for sharing this tragedy to spread awareness!

TheFabFarmer
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Condolences to Cooper's family....I am so

norxgirl
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Why is this seen only 65000 times?! This is a big issue... Its great to see that after feeling so powerless from the situation, they have totally turned that into stepping up against big agri. They are the way forward, good luck!

FinanceMonkey
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I am so sorry to hear of such a sad loss that never needed to occur. Your farm is a beautiful way to honour your little coopers life & help to protect & make sure no one else suffers in the way you have. You are truly beautiful & inspirational and using your hard loss to be something positive and life changing for so many with your farm & mission for safe & healthy food. Love from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️

veganviber
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My heart breaks for this family. I'm from Belleville, it's sad to see someone suffer like this but especially so close to home. I'm so happy you found an outlet for your grief and choose to be the change you want to see.

nicoler
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They're right. We deserve healthily grown food here in America... Bill.

IKnowThatSky
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We need much better regulation on irrigation water and food production, this report is very concerning!

Chucker
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im in Ottawa...my heart aches for them....oh this broken world...

ResPieces
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My heart goes out to you all. Thanks for sharing and making a difference. ❤ Australia

feltlikeitbydebs
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THIS will be the first thing I've ever grown! Thank you for the inspiration!

bcc
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Cooper's family, I'm so sorry for your loss. It is heartbreaking.

lw
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Between the industrial farming and the pharmaceutical industries, it makes many want to go back to homesteading and naturopathic remedies.

So very sorry for their loss…

kimberley-A
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Tragic how animals and people are just seen as a product and everything is so sloppy !😭🙏🏼❤️

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