FDA Has Increased Surveillance of Tomatoes, Lettuce, Etc. from Europe
In response to the E.coli 0104 outbreak in Europe, the Food and Drug Administration stated on June 6, 2011 that the agency is currently conducting increased surveillance of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce and raw salads, as well as sprouts and…
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sprout seeds from areas of concern. To date, FDA believes that this outbreak has not affected the U.S. food supply. The U.S. receives relatively little fresh produce from the EU, particularly at this time of year. Due to the short shelf life of most fresh produce and the availability of growing areas in the U.S. and Central America, the EU is not a significant source of fresh produce for the U.S.