leafy greens

FDA Announces New E. coli Outbreak This Week. Could Leafy Greens Be to Blame?

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 6, 2024

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new E. coli outbreak with a “not yet identified” food linked to the illnesses. The agency is still in the early stages of traceback investigation, but I have a hunch… read more

How Often Have We Seen Leafy Greens Outbreaks in Recent History?

Outbreaks & Recalls | December 4, 2024

As the pieces come together in this recent E. coli outbreak likely pointing to leafy greens, it is a great time to reflect on how often leafy green outbreaks have popped up in recent history. It almost makes you want… read more

Yet Another Reason to Add Kale to Your Diet. Study Finds Kale Less Susceptible to E. coli Than Lettuce!

E. coli,Our Blog | April 8, 2024

A recent study out of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign investigated certain plants and conditions that make kale and other leafy greens less susceptible to E. coli than other lettuces. Surprising differences between lettuces and their leafy greens cousins like… read more