UPDATE: Romaine Lettuce Industry Tries to Regain Your Trust

Government agencies are still investigating a California e.coli outbreak. Nearly 60 people became ill across the country after eating romaine lettuce.

Government agencies are still investigating a California e.coli outbreak. Nearly 60 people became ill across the country after eating romaine lettuce. The focus for investigators-a possibly contaminated reservoir. AgDay’s Betsy Jibben interviewed a California grower, who is not part of the investigation, about the safety practices now in place to protect you.

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