Tag: romaine
Consumer Reports probes leafy green industry
- Analysis
In the aftermath of the 2019 salmonella outbreak in romaine lettuce, the easiest option is to forget about it. But that isn’t feasible. Another is to take a good look at consumer opinion.
LGMA: Multiple Efforts Underway to Prevent Future Leafy Greens Outbreaks
- General News
As public health agencies last week called an end to the latest E. coli outbreaks linked to romaine lettuce from Salinas, the leafy greens community, government regulators and the entire produce industry continue efforts on multiple fronts to prevent future outbreaks.
LGMA plans to strengthen food safety requirements as romaine outbreak ends
- General NewsToday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared E. …
FDA declares E. coli romaine outbreak over
- General NewsStatement from the Food and Drug Administration January 15, 2020: As of January 15, 2020, the …
FDA updates romaine outbreak, increases illness cases
- General NewsStatement from the Food and Drug Administration December 19, 2019: FDA, CDC, and state health authorities …
Dr. Oz show gives romaine outbreak lesson
- General News
The Dr. Oz Show featured a segment on the romaine lettuce recall December 16 that included information from the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement.
LGMA releases key points on romaine outbreaks
- General NewsDecember 12, 2019 — Government agencies in the U.S. and Canada have provided numerous updates this …
FDA ID’s common Salinas grower linked to E. coli outbreaks
- General NewsStatement from the Food and Drug Administration December 12, 2019: Update Based on the information indicating …
Wisconsin officials find E. Coli in packaged romaine
- General News
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said health officials tested an unopened bag of “chopped Fresh Express brand Leafy Green Romaine Salad from Salinas, CA, that was collected from an ill person’s home.”
LGMA: We’ll learn how to do a better job
- Featured
In the aftermath of another E. coli outbreak associated with romaine from the Salinas, CA, area, Scott Horsfall, CEO of the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA), said growers will learn and get better.