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The FDA: fresh leafy greens grown in the United States are safe.

Publication: FDA Consumer
Publication Date: 01-NOV-06 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
Every year, there are many thousands of pounds of fresh leafy greens, such as lettuce and spinach, grown in the United States and eaten by the public with no consequent illness. Outbreaks, however, such as the recent Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 outbreak linked to raw spinach, do occur, and there is a need to do everything possible to minimize the likelihood of further outbreaks and to prevent serious illness. The Food and Drug Administration has taken a number of actions in recent years,...

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