E coli
FDA release 2020 Action Plan for leafy greens safety
The plan includes steps to increase the enforcement of the Food Safety Rule.
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Safety in labels
In light of recent lettuce recalls, growers should make the move to make their produce traceable sooner rather than later.
Keep your produce safe
Here’s what greenhouse growers can do to lower the risk of contamination.
FDA food inspections put on hold due to government shutdown
All routine inspections have been put on hold as the government shutdown heads toward its third week.
FDA, CDC lift nationwide romaine consumer advisory, announce voluntary labeling agreement
The FDA has not discovered any contaminated hydroponic or greenhouse-grown romaine.
Romaine lettuce not safe to eat, says the CDC
A string of illnesses has been caused by a new E. coli outbreak in the United States and Canada.
FDA announces plan to prevent future E. coli outbreaks
After the largest E. coli outbreak in the past decade, the FDA says it is taking new steps to prevent the issue from happening again.
Recalls: staying ahead of the game
Developing and following strict standard operating procedures can prevent food contamination from having more serious consequences.
