leafy greens

FDA Announces New Sampling Plan for Romaine Grown in the Yuma, Arizona Growing Region

February 8, 2021 FDA

FDA plans to to begin collecting samples of romaine lettuce from commercial coolers in February and intends to continue sampling through the end of the romaine harvest season in Yuma. …

Pure Green Farms Launches Website this Week

February 5, 2021 Pure Green Farms

Leafy greens are officially growing at the new hydroponic farm in the Midwest. Pure Green Farms are now growing their four lettuce varieties for their inaugural SKUs and are looking forward to their products being in stores starting in March. …

Fifth Season Expands To More Than 75 Giant Eagle and Market District Locations In Two States

February 4, 2021 Fifth Season

Four SKUs of Fifth Season’s ultra-fresh, locally grown leafy greens and ready-to-eat salads are available at more than 75 Giant Eagle and Market District locations across the Cleveland, Columbus and Pittsburgh metro areas. …

Statement in Response to FDA Final Investigation of 2020 Leafy Greens Related Outbreak

January 28, 2021 California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement

The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) has been following closely the findings of FDA’s investigation into an outbreak on October 28, 2020 that was potentially associated with our products.
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Salinas Valley: Growers Contend With How to Make Sure Leafy Greens are Safe

December 28, 2020 STEPHANIE MELCHOR, Monterey Herald

“We absolutely recognize that there are millions of servings of these products consumed every single day. And the food is safe — except when it isn’t,” said Trevor Suslow, a food safety expert at UC Davis who recently stepped down as the vice president of produce safety at the Produce Marketing Association.

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