September 2007

Annette Saldivar, 38, was living a normal life as a dialysis technician and as a mother of two teenage girls.

Then, in February, she began to experience restless leg syndrome, a tingling sensation that kept her awake at night.

Later, she complained about headaches, vertigo, weakness and vision problems. She was fatigued all the time.

Washington – Danger could be hiding in your dinner salad.

Food most people consider healthy, such as raw sprouts, salad greens, cooked fruit and rice, can pose serious health risks if they are improperly prepared and stored.

Sprouts are considered risky because they grow in a bacteria-friendly moist environment. Outbreaks have involved raw alfalfa and