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    Extension scientists to conduct new environmental study on Yuma’s produce region

    Posted in: E. coli, Foodborne Illness Investigations, Foodborne Illness Outbreaks, Government Agencies, Science & Research on: September 23

    Environmental factors impacting the risk of produce becoming contaminated in the Yuma growing region of Arizona are the subject of a new study. University of Arizona (UA) Cooperative Extension scientists are partnering with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Yuma growers, local irrigation districts, and the Arizona Department of Agriculture on a multi-year study of... Continue Reading Read More

    California growers say their new water rules mean safer romaine for everyone

    Posted in: e. coli O157, Foodborne Illness Outbreaks on: April 21

    For the second time this year, romaine lettuce growers are imposing measures they hope will end the recent string of E. coli O157:H7 outbreaks that were associated with their products last year. This latest action to strengthen food safety practices that will be required by romaine lettuce farms came Friday in a vote by the... Continue Reading Read More