The e.coli outbreak that has sickened Taco Bell customers in New Jersey and on Long Island has now spread to  New York City, Delaware, South Carolina, and Utah. Health officials have traced the tainted green onions thought to be responsible back to a California farm. While this indicates a problem in the oversight of our national food production chain, your patrons and the local restaurants in your community also need to be reminded of the importance of safe food handling practices. Margaret Merrill’s November 1 collection development article,  “Handle with Care”, offers an excellent overview of key resources for both consumers and restaurants. Post a link to this article on your website, make a display of the titles you do have in your collection, or create hand-out flyers listing these titles. Get the word out!