Here's a link that talks about the "uptake" of e coli into plants, but it seems to be saying the jury is still out...
http://aem.asm.org/cgi/content/full/71/5/2221
Time, on line, says this,
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Originally Posted by Time
Cooking the leaves at 160 degrees Fahrenheit will kill the organisms, but washing, even in warm water, may not be enough to eliminate all of the bacteria that may have become embedded in the plant tissues when stalks or leaves are broken.
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http://www.time.com/time/health/arti...5476-2,00.html