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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released its plan to combat outbreaks of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) carried by leafy greens. "Due to the reoccurring nature of outbreaks...
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released its plan to combat outbreaks of Shiga
toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) carried by leafy greens.
“Due to the reoccurring nature of outbreaks associated with
leafy greens, FDA has developed this commodity-specific action
plan,” the announcement states. “Expediting the
improved safety of leafy greens will require collaboration between
FDA and stakeholders in the public and private sectors, including
industry and our regulatory partners. This plan is designed to help
foster a more urgent, collaborative, and action-oriented
approach.” The plan details actions on prevention, response
and addressing knowledge gaps.
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