Romaine

Farmers Devastated by Latest Romaine Outbreak

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Friday, November 22, 2019
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We are devastated as a leafy greens community when this happens, said Dan Sutton, a farmer from Oceano, CA.

Key Points: 
  • We are devastated as a leafy greens community when this happens, said Dan Sutton, a farmer from Oceano, CA.
  • At this time, romaine lettuce that was harvested outside of the Salinas region has not been implicated in this outbreak investigation.
  • Hydroponically and greenhouse grown romaine is also not implicated in the outbreak.
  • It appears that romaine lettuce involved in this outbreak was likely harvested in the Salinas Valley growing area in September and October.

FDA In Brief: FDA warns consumers not to eat romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, California

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Friday, November 22, 2019
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Consumers should not eat any romaine lettuce harvested from Salinas, California.

Key Points: 
  • Consumers should not eat any romaine lettuce harvested from Salinas, California.
  • If romaine lettuce does not have labeling information for its growing area or the source cannot be confirmed, consumers should not eat or use the romaine.
  • Restaurants and retailers should not serve or sell romaine lettuce if they cannot confirm it is from outside Salinas.
  • Suppliers, distributors and other supply chain partners should also not sell or ship any romaine lettuce from Salinas.

Public Health Notice - Outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce

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Monday, December 24, 2018
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Given this information, the Public Health Agency of Canada is no longer advising residents in the affected provinces of Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick to avoid eating romaine lettuce and salad mixes containing romaine lettuce.

Key Points: 
  • Given this information, the Public Health Agency of Canada is no longer advising residents in the affected provinces of Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick to avoid eating romaine lettuce and salad mixes containing romaine lettuce.
  • It has been determined that romaine lettuce grown in Canada, including hydroponic romaine lettuce and romaine lettuce grown in green-houses, is not associated with this outbreak.
  • This investigation marks the third E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce in the last year.
  • Although the outbreak appears to be over, the Government of Canada remains vigilant in its efforts to monitor for any new E. coli illnesses linked to romaine lettuce.

Update - Public Health Notice - Outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce

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Friday, November 30, 2018
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The ongoing collaborative investigation has linked romaine lettuce harvested in a specific growing region of California to the outbreak.

Key Points: 
  • The ongoing collaborative investigation has linked romaine lettuce harvested in a specific growing region of California to the outbreak.
  • In Canada, based on the investigation findings to date, exposure to romaine lettuce has been identified as a source of the outbreak.
  • It has been determined that romaine lettuce grown in Canada, including hydroponic romaine lettuce and romaine lettuce grown in green-houses, is not associated with this outbreak.
  • The outbreak investigation is ongoing, and this public health notice will be updated as the Canadian investigation evolves.

The Lange Law Firm Files First E coli Lawsuit in Romaine Lettuce E coli Outbreak

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
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One of the nation's leading food safety lawyers, Jory Lange has received dozens of calls from families across the country who became ill after eating romaine lettuce.

Key Points: 
  • One of the nation's leading food safety lawyers, Jory Lange has received dozens of calls from families across the country who became ill after eating romaine lettuce.
  • The complaint filed by The Lange Law Firm is available upon request.
  • Anyone who was infected with E coli from romaine lettuce may be entitled to compensation for their injuries.To learn more about making an E coli food poisoning claim, please visit The Lange Law Firm, PLLC's website www.MakeFoodSafe.com or call 833.330.3663.
  • The law firm responsible for this advertisement is The Lange Law Firm, PLLC, 3131 Eastside Street, Suite 440,Houston, TX77098.

Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on the current romaine lettuce E. coli O157:H7 outbreak investigation

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
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To prevent additional cases of E. coli O157:H7, on Nov. 20, 2018 the CDC advised the public not to consume romaine lettuce and to destroy any romaine lettuce in their homes.

Key Points: 
  • To prevent additional cases of E. coli O157:H7, on Nov. 20, 2018 the CDC advised the public not to consume romaine lettuce and to destroy any romaine lettuce in their homes.
  • The romaine lettuce industry agreed to comply with the FDA's request to withdraw any romaine lettuce on the market on that date, and available information suggests this action was effective in removing potentially contaminated romaine lettuce from retail establishments.
  • Our investigation at this point suggests that romaine lettuce associated with the outbreak comes from areas of California that grow romaine lettuce over the summer months, and that the outbreak appears to be related to "end of season" romaine lettuce harvested from these areas.
  • In addition, hydroponic romaine lettuce and romaine lettuce grown in green-houses is also marketed in the U.S., but there is no information to suggest these products are implicated in any identified E. coli O157:H7 outbreak.

Update - Public Health Notice - Outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce

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Friday, November 23, 2018
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The current outbreak appears to be ongoing as illnesses linked to romaine lettuce continue to be reported.

Key Points: 
  • The current outbreak appears to be ongoing as illnesses linked to romaine lettuce continue to be reported.
  • At this time, the investigation evidence in Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick suggests that there is a risk of E. coli infections associated with eating romaine lettuce.
  • The outbreak investigation is ongoing, and this public health notice will be updated as the Canadian investigation evolves.
  • Individuals in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick should avoid eating romaine lettuce and salad mixes containing romaine lettuce until more is known about the outbreak and the cause of contamination.

Public Health Notice - Outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce

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Thursday, November 22, 2018
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The current outbreak appears to be ongoing as illnesses linked to romaine lettuce continue to be reported.

Key Points: 
  • The current outbreak appears to be ongoing as illnesses linked to romaine lettuce continue to be reported.
  • At this time, the investigation evidence in Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick suggests that there is a risk of E. coli infections associated with eating romaine lettuce.
  • The outbreak investigation is ongoing, and this public health notice will be updated as the Canadian investigation evolves.
  • This outbreak is a reminder that romaine lettuce and other leafy greens can be a carrier of E. coli.

Public Safety Notice: Loblaw recalling all romaine products across the country

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Wednesday, November 21, 2018
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BRAMPTON, ON, Nov. 21, 2018 /CNW/ - Out of an abundance of caution, Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling and removing from store shelves across the country all romaine lettuce products, as they may pose a risk to the health and safety of customers.

Key Points: 
  • BRAMPTON, ON, Nov. 21, 2018 /CNW/ - Out of an abundance of caution, Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling and removing from store shelves across the country all romaine lettuce products, as they may pose a risk to the health and safety of customers.
  • The Public Health Agency of Canada recently advised individuals in Ontario and Quebec toavoid eating romaine lettuce and salad mixes containing romaine lettuce until more is known about the outbreakand the cause of contamination.
  • Loblaw will continue to work with Canadian and US regulators as more information about the source of the outbreak becomes available.
  • Loblaw provides Canadians with grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty, apparel, general merchandise, financial services, and wireless mobile products and services.

Sobeys Removes Romaine Lettuce Products from Shelves

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Wednesday, November 21, 2018
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STELLARTON, NS, Nov. 21, 2018 /CNW/ -On Tuesday night, November 20, out of concern for the health of employees and customers, Sobeys Inc. temporarily stopped the sale of all Romaine lettuce products across its national store network until further notice.

Key Points: 
  • STELLARTON, NS, Nov. 21, 2018 /CNW/ -On Tuesday night, November 20, out of concern for the health of employees and customers, Sobeys Inc. temporarily stopped the sale of all Romaine lettuce products across its national store network until further notice.
  • Sobeys is responding to a notice from the Public Health Agency of Canada advising all Canadians to not consume Romaine lettuce products.
  • All items containing Romaine lettuce in Sobeys' national store network over 300 products are being removed from shelves at Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, FreshCo and Lawton's Drug Stores as well as all Sobeys Inc. convenience store banners in all provinces.
  • Proudly Canadian, with headquarters in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, Sobeys has been serving the food shopping needs of Canadians since 1907.