LGMA Forms Adjacent Lands Subcommittee to Address Romaine Lettuce Contamination
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) has announced the appointment of a new subcommittee that will focus on how land adjacent to leafy greens farms may be contributing to foodborne illness outbreaks associated with romaine lettuce. LGMA’s special subcommittee was formed in direct response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s recent report regarding three romaine lettuce Escherichia coli O157:H7 outbreaks that occurred in 2019.
The Adjacent Lands Subcommittee will review current LGMA standards related to grazing lands and adjacent properties, gather all relevant research done by the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) or other entities and consult with stakeholders for additional input. The subcommittee plans to look at a number of factors including: