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— OPINION — I must admit, I seldom borrow anything from the former President or the First Lady, but this seemed to fit all too well. Late in 2022 the public learned

By Bill Marler

/ 13 Mar 2023

Publisher’s Platform: Be Best or Be Better

Cause of illnesses from spinach in Australia identified; Costco among stores that received product

Investigations into almost 200 foodborne illnesses in Australia after eating a brand of baby spinach have revealed what caused the illnesses. Riviera Farms said the spinach was contaminated with a

By Joe Whitworth

/ 23 Dec 2022

Cause of illnesses from spinach in Australia identified; Costco among stores that received product

Contaminated fresh spinach poisons 50 in Australia

A brand of spinach has been recalled in Australia after being linked to more than 50 illnesses. New South Wales (NSW) Health said there are 47 people in the state

By Joe Whitworth

/ 17 Dec 2022

Contaminated fresh spinach poisons 50 in Australia

Publisher’s Platform: I’m getting closer to finding the grower, processor, shipper of the lettuce linked to the Wendy’s E. coli outbreak

We know that Wendy’s knows, but is not yet saying – they will eventually and I continue to sue them. It is also possible the FDA knows, but also is

By Bill Marler

/ 22 Aug 2022

Publisher’s Platform: I’m getting closer to finding the grower, processor, shipper of the lettuce linked to the Wendy’s E. coli outbreak

Spanish study finds organic produce contamination

Early findings from researchers in Spain has found organic produce can be contaminated with a range of bacteria. The study suggests that amoebas that live on organic leafy vegetables can

By News Desk

/ 26 Apr 2022

Spanish study finds organic produce contamination

CDC declares outbreak traced to organic baby spinach ends with patients confirmed in 10 states

Federal officials have announced that an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections traced to organic spinach is over. The implicated Josie’s Organics prepackaged baby spinach had a best-by

By News Desk

/ 7 Jan 2022

CDC declares outbreak traced to organic baby spinach ends with patients confirmed in 10 states

Publisher’s Platform: 53 sick, 30 hospitalized, 4 with kidney failure and 3 dead

– Opinion – I suppose it should not be a surprise. Outbreaks associated with lettuce, specifically the “pre-washed” and “ready-to-eat” varieties, are by no means a new phenomenon. In fact, the frequency

By Bill Marler

/ 31 Dec 2021

Publisher’s Platform: 53 sick, 30 hospitalized, 4 with kidney failure and 3 dead

Federal officials continue investigation into E. coli outbreak as more people fall ill

An E. coli O157:H7 outbreak traced to fresh spinach from Josie’s Organics continues to grow with new patients and hospitalizations reported. Two more states are now involved. Federal

By News Desk

/ 8 Dec 2021

Federal officials continue investigation into E. coli outbreak as more people fall ill

Testing points to cadmium as a problem for spinach

The consumer protection group As You Sow claims it has new testing data showing cadmium, a non-essential heavy metal, in a range of spinach products. Results from the extensive testing,

By News Desk

/ 1 Dec 2021

Testing points to cadmium as a problem for spinach

FDA investigating one new outbreak, continues to look for causes of others

The FDA is investigating a new Salmonella outbreak and continues to work on ongoing outbreaks, according to a new report from the agency. Very few details are available on the

By Coral Beach

/ 26 Nov 2021

FDA investigating one new outbreak, continues to look for causes of others

FDA investigating new E. coli outbreak; adds more to patient count in Salmonella outbreak

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a new E. Coli outbreak linked to baby spinach that has sickened10 people across seven states. The spinach was distributed nationwide. For more

By News Desk

/ 18 Nov 2021

FDA investigating new E. coli outbreak; adds more to patient count in Salmonella outbreak

E. coli outbreak traced to organic spinach; product was distributed nationwide

Officials are investigating a new E. Coli O157:H7 outbreak that is linked to two brands of prepackaged baby spinach. The FDA is investigating farms linked to the spinach. “One

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Nov 2021

E. coli outbreak traced to organic spinach; product was distributed nationwide

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Publisher’s Platform: Be Best or Be Better

Cause of illnesses from spinach in Australia identified; Costco among stores that received product

Contaminated fresh spinach poisons 50 in Australia

Publisher’s Platform: I’m getting closer to finding the grower, processor, shipper of the lettuce linked to the Wendy’s E. coli outbreak

Spanish study finds organic produce contamination

CDC declares outbreak traced to organic baby spinach ends with patients confirmed in 10 states

Publisher’s Platform: 53 sick, 30 hospitalized, 4 with kidney failure and 3 dead

Federal officials continue investigation into E. coli outbreak as more people fall ill

Testing points to cadmium as a problem for spinach

FDA investigating one new outbreak, continues to look for causes of others

FDA investigating new E. coli outbreak; adds more to patient count in Salmonella outbreak

E. coli outbreak traced to organic spinach; product was distributed nationwide