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Inspectors in two states discover Salmonella in leafy greens, prompting recall
Food inspectors in New York and Florida detected Salmonella in leafy greens from Satur Farms of Cutchogue, NY, prompting the company to recall consumer and foodservice packages of baby spinach and mesclun.
Satur Farms distributed
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Researchers find antibiotic resistance genes on leafy greens
Researchers from a German institute have expanded knowledge about produce harboring antibiotic resistance genes that often escape traditional molecular detection methods.
These antibiotic resistance genes might evade cultivation-independent detection, but could still be transferred to
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Analysis shows source of E. coli outbreak was leafy greens
Increased use of ingredient-based analyses is being promoted by researchers after the method was used to identify the source of infection in an E. coli outbreak.
Public Health
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Canal water likely source of E. coli in romaine-related outbreak
Federal officials say contaminated canal water near romaine lettuce
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Dallas greenhouse growers say their leafy greens are safer
Promoting its leafy greens as cleaner and safer for the planet and people, Eden Green Technology has struck a deal with Walmart to market its produce, which is grown without soil in vertical racks in
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Vinegar can help home cooks battle bacteria on leafy greens
The most recent outbreak from Escherichia coli O157:H7 in romaine lettuce spurred me to pull up an old draft, trim it and post it in an attempt to promote public health. Enjoy.
In the Spring
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Canada declares outbreak over; CDC, FDA still investigating
Canadian officials said today an E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce is over, but U.S. officials are continuing to investigate the deadly foodborne illness outbreak that they believe is linked to leafy greens.
Both
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Tick tock goes the outbreak clock — nine weeks and counting
Consumers, lettuce growers, retailers and restaurants in the United States are still stuck between the romaine and the risk as federal agencies continue to withhold information about a deadly E. coli outbreak.
That may change
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U.S. Rep says CDC is endangering lives; wants outbreak details
A member of Congress says the CDC’s response to a deadly and ongoing E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce is deeply alarming and endangering the public.
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-CT, fired off a
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BrightFarms recalls leafy greens, herbs because of metal pieces
Urban greenhouse grower BrightFarms Inc. of New York City is recalling an undisclosed
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