A Conversation With Mom

My cell phone rings this morning while I'm at work. Caller ID says "Mom."

Me: Hi Mom. What's up?

Mom: (Very serious, bordering on frantic) Have you been paying attention to the news?

Me: Yes. Why?

Mom: Well, I know you eat a lot of vegetables. And I just wanted to make sure you know not to eat spinach. You'll get E. coli.

Me: (Trying not to laugh) Okay, Mom.

Mom: You can eat it if it's canned or frozen.

Me: Gross.

Mom: Are you home?

Me: No, I'm at work. Why would I be home?

Mom: (Impatiently) I don't know. Just don't eat spinach, okay?