romaine

Publisher’s Platform: Hey FDA, Leafy Green Industry, please don’t forget those you should have protected

2018 and 2019 were not good years for consumers of romaine lettuce grown in the fields of the southwestern United States, specifically the Yuma growing region of Arizona and the

By Bill Marler

/ 8 May 2021

Publisher’s Platform: Hey FDA, Leafy Green Industry, please don’t forget those you should have protected

Researchers review traceback investigations for the deadly romaine outbreaks

The current edition of The Journal of Food Protection reports on another study into three outbreaks involving romaine lettuce contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli. This one focuses on

By Dan Flynn

/ 19 Apr 2021

Researchers review traceback investigations for the deadly romaine outbreaks

FDA continues fight against animal contamination of leafy greens

Citing numerous E. coli O157:H7 outbreaks linked to leafy greens, the FDA is telling the industry that it’s past time for a head-in-the-sand view of

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Apr 2021

FDA continues fight against animal contamination of leafy greens

Scientists working on better testing for leafy greens, other fresh produce

Researchers seeking to develop better food safety testing for fresh produce, with a particular focus on lettuce, have received a boost in the form of a USDA grant. The U.

By News Desk

/ 10 Mar 2021

Scientists working on better testing for leafy greens, other fresh produce

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

Opinion 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

By Bill Marler

/ 6 Feb 2021

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

Feds plan to begin testing research program with romaine lettuce in Arizona

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

By News Desk

/ 5 Feb 2021

Feds plan to begin testing research program with romaine lettuce in Arizona

FDA extends deadline for comments on traceability rule; announces changes

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

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Jan 2021

FDA extends deadline for comments on traceability rule; announces changes

E coli O157:H7 outbreak likely caused by leafy greens of unknown origin is over

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

By News Desk

/ 22 Dec 2020

E coli O157:H7 outbreak likely caused by leafy greens of unknown origin is over

FDA joins with groups in another study about the contamination of leafy greens

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-

By Coral Beach

/ 20 Nov 2020

FDA joins with groups in another study about the contamination of leafy greens

Fresh Express recalls salad kits after sample tests positive for E. coli

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

By News Desk

/ 16 Nov 2020

Fresh Express recalls salad kits after sample tests positive for E. coli

Another E. coli outbreak linked to romaine; illnesses span 6 states

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

By Coral Beach

/ 10 Nov 2020

Another E. coli outbreak linked to romaine; illnesses span 6 states

T&A recalls whole heads of romaine lettuce for E. coli contamination

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

By News Desk

/ 9 Nov 2020

T&A recalls whole heads of romaine lettuce for E. coli contamination

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romaine

Publisher’s Platform: Hey FDA, Leafy Green Industry, please don’t forget those you should have protected

Researchers review traceback investigations for the deadly romaine outbreaks

FDA continues fight against animal contamination of leafy greens

Scientists working on better testing for leafy greens, other fresh produce

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

Feds plan to begin testing research program with romaine lettuce in Arizona

FDA extends deadline for comments on traceability rule; announces changes

E coli O157:H7 outbreak likely caused by leafy greens of unknown origin is over

FDA joins with groups in another study about the contamination of leafy greens

Fresh Express recalls salad kits after sample tests positive for E. coli

Another E. coli outbreak linked to romaine; illnesses span 6 states

T&A recalls whole heads of romaine lettuce for E. coli contamination

Your Support Protects Public Health