Food Safety
Growers urge romaine withdrawal. ‘Food safety is our top priority’
A number of Southwest greens grower organizations are urging an industry-wide voluntary withdrawal of romaine lettuce following an E. coli outbreak reported by government health agencies. The Arizona Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement, the California Leafy... more »
Outbreak of E. coli infections linked 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 a multi-state outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coliO157:H7 (E. coli O157:H7) infections. Public health investigators... more »
California ready for food safety inspections after FDA guidance
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently updated draft guidance for industry, with respect to its Produce Safety Rule. The purpose of the guidance, or guidelines, is to help produce farms understand what they must... more »
Arrest made in case of Australian strawberry contamination with needles
A 50-year-old woman has been charged with crimes related to the alleged contamination of strawberries in Queensland, Australia, according to the Queensland Police Service. After the discovery of containers of strawberries contaminated with needles, Queensland authorities... more »
Arizona’s leafy greens firms plan ‘safe and successful season’
Arizona's leafy green industry is responding to the recent report by the FDA, issuing the following statement on Nov. 2: "During the seven months it has taken the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and... more »
LGMA issues response to FDA update on E. coli outbreak findings
Scott Horsfall, CEO of the California Leafy Green Products Handler Marketing Agreement (LGMA), presented this response after FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb issued a statement Nov. 2 on findings from the romaine lettuce E. coli O157:H7... more »
Findings from romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak; FDA’s plans
Earlier this year, the U.S. experienced the largest E. coli O157:H7 outbreak the country has seen in the last decade, leaving hundreds sick and claiming the lives of five people who consumed contaminated romaine lettuce. FDA Commissioner... more »
California LGMA updates food safety practices
On Sept. 28 the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) Advisory Board voted to update the Food Safety Practices/Metrics that all LGMA members are required to follow. The changes come after an outbreak this spring... more »
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