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2022 – FDA Investigating at least four Salad Outbreaks linked to E. coli or Listeria

Bill Marler

April 2012. 5: MI, NY, OH, PA, TN. coli O157:H7. Multistate. coli O157:H7. coli O157:H7. Multistate. coli O157:H7. Spinach and Spring Mix Blend. coli O157:H7. Multistate. Leafy Greens. coli O157:H7.

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The Produce Industry, the FDA, the Congress and the President have blood on their hands

Bill Marler

It reminded me of another post of nearly a decade ago when we were in the middle of yet another cantaloupe mess – here is the post: By Bill Marler on November 30, 2018 FDA and industry and Congress all need to step up and do something. Chump change. The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable line item alone is said to be approaching $200 million.

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Is the FDA reviving the MDP without telling us?

Bill Marler

According to Food Safety News , the FDA is launching a new, temporary testing program for the romaine lettuce from commercial coolers in the Yuma, AZ, growing region. The FDA plans to begin collecting samples from commercial coolers in February and intends to continue sampling through the end of the romaine harvest season in Yuma.

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After multiple Jimmy John’s outbreaks the FDA warns them to fix the problems

Bill Marler

From the FDA: Although you stated that corrective actions were implemented following the 2019 and 2012 outbreaks, you have not provided FDA with any information demonstrating long-term, sustainable corrections have been implemented throughout your organization to prevent this violation from recurring in the future. Multistate E.

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So, what’s with Leafy Greens and E. coli?

Bill Marler

Clearly, the FDA now recognizes that leafy greens grown in proximity to cattle is at best problematic. April 2012. So, assuming my tipster is correct, what does that say about the leafy green industry and its Jack-in-the-Box and their 911 moments? Cleary, the growers, through the California and Arizona LGMAs have made modest progress.

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Q1 2022 Legal Update

Modern Restaurant Management

An earlier version of the law was passed in 2012, but was struck down in 2019. FDA Foods Program Announces Priorities : On January 31, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a list of guidance topics that are a priority for the FDA Foods Program to complete before February 2022.

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What to know during a romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak

Bill Marler

The FDA must require, and the industry must implement, better environmental controls and more rigorous testing of products. coli outbreak: The FDA, CDC, state and Canadian health authorities are presently investigating an outbreak of illnesses caused by E. April 2012. This has to stop,” added Marler. What to know about the E.

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