romaine

FDA must be more transparent about outbreak investigations

– OPINION –

/ 10 Feb 2026

FDA must be more transparent about outbreak investigations

Researchers find that overhead irrigation is most likely cause of E. coli contamination of romaine

Foodborne illness outbreaks of E. coli O157 infections traced to romaine lettuce continue to be an ongoing public health concern. The most recent such outbreak in November and December 2024

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Jul 2025

Researchers find that overhead irrigation is most likely cause of E. coli contamination of romaine

Taylor Farms named as romaine grower behind deadly outbreak of E. coli infections

For months now the FDA and CDC have withheld from the public the name of the farm behind a deadly E. coli outbreak that sickened 89 people across 15 states.

By Coral Beach

/ 18 Apr 2025

FDA remains mum on source of outbreak

The FDA has again refused to provide information about the deadly 2024 E. coli O157 outbreak traced to romaine lettuce. Although the Food and Drug Administration knew what grower and

By News Desk

/ 18 Mar 2025

Publisher’s Platform: Think about Lucas the next time you order a romaine lettuce salad

What happened to this child is horrible. Reminds me, where are the FDA and CDC in dealing with this unnamed E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce? With no fanfare

By Bill Marler

/ 24 Feb 2025

Publisher’s Platform: Think about Lucas the next time you order a romaine lettuce salad

Publisher’s Platform: FDA closes romaine lettuce outbreak with 89 sick and says nothing more?

— OPINION — With no fanfare after 89 reported sick, the FDA has closed its investigation into a romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak without telling the public more and the CDC continues

By Bill Marler

/ 14 Feb 2025

Publisher’s Platform: FDA closes romaine lettuce outbreak with 89 sick and says nothing more?

E. coli outbreak declared over without name of lettuce supplier being revealed

An outbreak of E. Coli O157:H7 infections traced to romaine lettuce has been declared over without the name of the lettuce supplier being released to the public. The outbreak,

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Jan 2025

E. coli outbreak declared over without name of lettuce supplier being revealed

Publisher’s Platform: Why the lack of transparency FDA?

— OPINION — In early December 2024 the FDA stated: “The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:

By Bill Marler

/ 8 Jan 2025

Publisher’s Platform: Why the lack of transparency FDA?

FDA investigating company linked to Listeria outbreak but is not releasing firm’s name

The FDA has begun inspections of a company linked to a listeria outbreak, but has not released the name of the company. The Food and Drug Administration has also begun

By Coral Beach

/ 3 Jan 2025

FDA investigating company linked to Listeria outbreak but is not releasing firm’s name

FDA reports new Listeria outbreak has sickened more than 30; other investigations continue

A new outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes is under investigation by the Food and Drug Administration. As of Dec. 26, there were 31 patients in the outbreak. The FDA

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Dec 2024

FDA reports new Listeria outbreak has sickened more than 30; other investigations continue

Investigations into outbreaks traced to lettuce and cucumbers continue

The Food and Drug Administration is continuing to investigate multiple foodborne outbreaks. For an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak traced to a blend of iceberg and romaine chopped lettuce, the

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Dec 2024

Investigations into outbreaks traced to lettuce and cucumbers continue

FDA won’t reveal lettuce supplier implicated in outbreak of E. coli

Federal officials are not naming the supplier of lettuce traced to a multi-state outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections even though they have identified it. The Food and Drug

By Coral Beach

/ 11 Dec 2024

FDA won’t reveal lettuce supplier implicated in outbreak of E. coli

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romaine

FDA must be more transparent about outbreak investigations

Researchers find that overhead irrigation is most likely cause of E. coli contamination of romaine

Taylor Farms named as romaine grower behind deadly outbreak of E. coli infections

FDA remains mum on source of outbreak

Publisher’s Platform: Think about Lucas the next time you order a romaine lettuce salad

Publisher’s Platform: FDA closes romaine lettuce outbreak with 89 sick and says nothing more?

E. coli outbreak declared over without name of lettuce supplier being revealed

Publisher’s Platform: Why the lack of transparency FDA?

FDA investigating company linked to Listeria outbreak but is not releasing firm’s name

FDA reports new Listeria outbreak has sickened more than 30; other investigations continue

Investigations into outbreaks traced to lettuce and cucumbers continue

FDA won’t reveal lettuce supplier implicated in outbreak of E. coli

Your Support Protects Public Health