Immune compromised after transplant

I got to thinking today.  Mike has his list of  TO DO's and DON"TS.

Wash your hands, avoid crowds, avoid those who have been recently inocculated, avoid kidlettes, avoid pet waste, no gardenting or raking leaves to stay clear of molds,  avoid recycled air venues for now.  We also avoid smokers, dust, and took a different route to avoid a wild fire.

Well, if that list were not long enough, this scare about the fresh veggies in Europe and this new strain of ecoli got me thinking...about fresh stuff HERE.  We have dear friends in Hamburg and they are not eating anything they don't COOK these days. 

If Mike were to get into a batch of those cukes or tomatoes, or whatever, he would be doomed I fear with his immune compromised state.

Has anyone's doc recommended a specific anti-bacterial wash for fresh fruits and veggies.  I am diligent, but should I be using something other than water?  I'm especially interested in feedback from our UK and other non USA members.

Carol

Always talk to our Coordinator on Mondays and Thursdays. So that is on my list for next time.  C

http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/06/03/e.coli.us/

hi carol, obviously i dont know the specifics for post transplant rules and regs but as far as the cucumber thing goes we just arent buying any, they dont know where it has come from and so, nobody here that i know is buying them. the infection could be in the whole of the cucumber and not just outside on the skin so safest bet is not eating them for now. my kids love cucumber too!.
as you said, with regards to mike ask your doctors for specific details on washing fresh food. gosh there is so much for you both to be thinking about. its really opened my eyes following your posts, you just dont realise. keep up the good work and excellent recovery. lots of smiles and positive thoughts coming your way!.xxnatasha.xx