Tanimura & Antle Voluntary Recalls Packaged Single Head Romaine Lettuce Due to Potential E. Coli 0157:H7 Contamination

November 9, 2020 FDA

Out of an abundance of caution, Tanimura & Antle Inc. is voluntarily recalling its packaged single head romaine lettuce under the Tanimura & Antle brand, labeled with a packed on date of 10/15/2020 or 10/16/2020, due to possible contamination with E. Coli 0157:H7.

D’Arrigo California Launches Andy Boy Romaine’s My Love Campaign

July 27, 2020 D’Arrigo California

D’Arrigo California, a premier grower, packer and shipper of the Andy Boy label has launched a Romaine’s My Love campaign that includes an array of romaine recipes that are healthy, tasty and easy to make.

Discovery of Romaine Lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. longifolia) Varieties with Reduced Pinking/Browning Discoloration for Fresh-cut Processing

These research findings are useful for fresh-cut processors to optimize lettuce variety selections to improve product quality and shelf life, and to reduce the operational cost by reducing the reliance on an initial nitrogen flush. The results from this study also provide important insight for breeders that can be used in new variety development.

Albertsons Companies to Join Blockchain-based IBM Food Trust Network to Pilot Increased Transparency for Romaine Lettuce

April 12, 2019 IBM

Albertsons Companies is joining the blockchain-based IBM Food Trust network and will begin piloting the technology to improve how food is traced from farm to store shelf.

FDA Releases Report on Investigation into the Fall 2018 Outbreak of Illnesses Tied to Romaine Lettuce

February 14, 2019 FDA

FDA has released an overview of the investigation that led the agency to issue a public health advisory shortly before Thanksgiving warning consumers not to eat romaine lettuce and asking the industry to remove these greens from store shelves.