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FDA closes investigation of E. coli outbreak tied to leafy greens

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The epidemiology and traceback investigation have determined that the outbreak was linked to leafy greens. The epidemiological and traceback investigations were not able to determine a specific type of leafy green linked to illnesses.

Fifth Season partners with NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins

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The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that Fifth Season, a vertical- and robotic-farming pioneer headquartered in Pittsburgh, will be the team's official greens provider for the 2020-21 season.

FDA links fall E. coli outbreak to leafy greens

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 The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, investigated a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections in the fall of 2020. The epidemiology and traceback investigation have determined that the outbreak was linked to leafy greens.

Pete’s launches hydroponic salads

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Pete’s Greenhouse Fresh will be available at West Coast area retailers beginning in January and can be found in the Produce Department.

Leafy green traceability pilots show value of sharing information

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A group of six industry organizations today released a report outlining four months of leafy green traceability pilots with supply chain partners, including growers, distributors and both independent and chain retailers, offering a detailed response to the request by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for improved traceability in the food system.

PMA webinars focus on state of produce safety

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Produce Marketing Association has announced a pair of virtual meetings to discuss the current state of produce safety in the industry which includes discussion of outbreaks in leafy greens and proposed FDA regulation.

San Miguel Produce celebrates 25th anniversary of Cut ‘N Clean Greens

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San Miguel Produce, Inc.’s cornerstone brand, Cut ‘N Clean Greens, celebrates 25 years of innovating the dark leafy greens category.

LGMA releases ten things being done to make leafy greens safer this fall

- General News
In a year of unparalleled tragedies stemming from the pandemic to California wildfires, lettuce farmers in California and Arizona are taking action to prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.

Field Fresh Farms expands retail distribution in response to market changes

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Field Fresh Farms, a leading grower/shipper of conventional and organic produce, has responded to market changes and consumer demand created in part by the COVID-19 pandemic, by building upon existing relationships and expanding its retail presence by establishing new collaborations.

Leafy Greens: the fourth-wash dilemma

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Solve this dilemma in my household: do you wash your packaged greens?