Spinach E. coli Outbreak of 2006 By vickiatori Aug 15, 2006 Contaminated Spinach Processed at Natural Selection Foods Aug 19, 2006 First reported illness Sep 9, 2006 CDC initiates investigation Sep 13, 2006 Fresh spinach suggested as the source Sep 14, 2006 FDA warns the public Sep 15, 2006 Companies begin voluntary recall Sep 23, 2006 Spinach grown outside of California declared safe Sep 29, 2006 FDA declares the source is known, spinach is safe to eat Oct 6, 2006 Federal agencies end regular updates, outbreak is declared over