leafy greens
Studying causes of E. coli outbreaks help determine best practices
In late winter 2017, an outbreak of E. coli in both the U.S. and Canada was traced to romaine lettuce or leafy greens, causing multiple illnesses and ... continue reading »
E. coli outbreak: Three California counties cleared for romaine lettuce distribution
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) organization released a statement Dec. 13 regarding the FDA’s announcement regarding roma... continue reading »
FDA: E. coli outbreak traced to Santa Barbara County farm
They say the investigation is ongoing and more sources are possible, but as of the afternoon of Dec. 13, the FDA is reporting traceback efforts in the... continue reading »
New biofungicide available to leafy greens growers
Leafy greens growers now have a new biofungicide to protect against fungi, bacteria and soil-borne diseases. Aviv is the first clear liquid non-stai... continue reading »
Romaine E. coli outbreak traced to California, CDC eases ban
The following is a Nov. 26 statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb on the current romaine lettuce E. coli 0157:H7 outbreak investigation: �... continue reading »
New outbreak of E. coli traced to romaine lettuce
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), public health and regulatory officials in several states, Canada, and the FDA are investigating ... continue reading »
Arizona leafy green industry has gone to ‘unprecedented lengths’ following E.coli outbreak
Arizona’s leafy green industry is responding to the recent report by the FDA, issuing the following statement on Nov. 2: “During the seven mont... continue reading »
CDC, FDA link E. coli outbreak to leafy greens
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local authorities in a... continue reading »
Rä Foods introduces alternative to traditional sprouts
Rä Foods has introduced a brand new produce category called COLD GROWN Rä Nanoshoots as the alternative to traditional sprouts. Rä Nanoshoots are t... continue reading »
Listeria outbreaks a growing threat, food scientist says
Even as the food industry and regulators get better at preventing and responding to the food-borne pathogen listeria, the greying of North America’s... continue reading »
