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Publisher’s Platform: Is the FDA reviving the MDP without telling us?

By Bill Marler on February 6, 2021
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The FDA is launching a new, temporary testing program for the romaine lettuce from commercial coolers in the Yuma, AZ, growing region. Romaine from the area has been linked to several foodborne illness outbreaks…
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Feds plan to begin testing research program with romaine lettuce in Arizona

By News Desk on February 5, 2021

The FDA is launching a new, temporary testing program for the romaine lettuce from commercial coolers in the Yuma, AZ, growing region. Romaine from the area has been linked to several foodborne illness outbreaks in…
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FDA extends deadline for comments on traceability rule; announces changes

By Coral Beach on January 13, 2021

The FDA has updated its materials about a proposed food traceability rule — “Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods” (Food Traceability Proposed Rule).

Traceability in the food supply chain is crucial…
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E coli O157:H7 outbreak likely caused by leafy greens of unknown origin is over

By News Desk on December 22, 2020

Forty confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7 sent 20 people to hospitals in 19 states in an outbreak linked to leafy greens. But the specific type or brand remains unknown and the outbreak is over,…
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FDA joins with groups in another study about the contamination of leafy greens

By Coral Beach on November 20, 2020

On the heels on multiple outbreaks this past year and currently amid three mystery outbreaks, the FDA along with growers, researchers and other entities in California have announced a multi-year study to enhance food…
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Fresh Express recalls salad kits after sample tests positive for E. coli

By News Desk on November 16, 2020

Fresh Express today announced a recall of Caesar salad kits because a sample tested positive for E. Coli O26. The product is past its expiration date, but company officials are concerned that consumers may still…
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Another E. coli outbreak linked to romaine; illnesses span 6 states

By Coral Beach on November 10, 2020

Officials are investigating another outbreak of E. Coli O157: H7 infections of unknown origin. It’s the third such outbreak reported in three weeks. Although the CDC says the cause is unknown, it also says recalled…
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T&A recalls whole heads of romaine lettuce for E. coli contamination

By News Desk on November 9, 2020

A public notice sent out today by the FDA announces a romaine lettuce recall three days after Tanimura & Antle initiated the action because of tests in Michigan that showed E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

The…
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Michigan warns consumers about Tanimura & Antle brand romaine lettuce

By News Desk on November 6, 2020

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is advising consumers not to eat Tanimura & Antle brand romaine lettuce packed as single heads due to food safety concerns.

The lettuce was sold in…
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Mystery surrounds two new E. coli outbreaks with genetic links to past Romaine events

By News Desk on October 28, 2020

With Halloween only hours away,  two new E. coli outbreaks have shown up to haunt the nation’s Romaine growers because genetic links to the past have been discovered.

The two outbreaks of Shiga toxin-producing E. …
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State disease detectives share details of investigation practices

By Coral Beach on October 21, 2020

ROSEMONT, IL — Three panelists from two different states discussed their investigations of romaine lettuce outbreaks and generated wide-ranging questions during a session at Food Safety Summit 2020.

For the first time, the summit is…
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