Food Safety News - April 28, 2018 E. coli outbreak growing; source of romaine remains unknown

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E. coli outbreak growing; source of romaine remains unknown

By Coral Beach

Almost 100 people have been infected in an outbreak involving romaine lettuce, and more cases are expected. Federal officials said today they have identified one grower's romaine as the source of eight of the infections, but a tangled web of supply chain records has significantly slowed their investigation into the other illnesses. The ongoing outbreak... Continue Reading

Leafy greens industry says outbreak is opportunity to learn

By Coral Beach

In response to the E. coli outbreak involving romaine lettuce, growers' groups say they are using "existing systems" to asses food safety programs. Government investigators say there are a couple of obvious actions that would make a significant difference right now. Both boil down labels. "When I walk into a grocery store and I see... Continue Reading

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