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Federal agencies have increased the number of cases in the E. coli outbreak linked to Salinas, Calif., romaine, and investigators continue to seek the exact source of the lettuce.

The FDA and the CDC are working to identify data gaps and research needs to develop improved tools to detect, prevent, and control Cyclospora contamination of food.

CHICAGO — Through a hypothetical outbreak scenario, a workshop at the United Fresh Produce Convention showed the considerable challenges federal investigators and regulators face when real outbreaks occur.

Recent Shelby Market data has revealed the top retailers by market share in each region of the United States.

These fruits and veggies fit right in with “clean eating” movement

With ample supplies of grapefruit and late oranges remaining, Texas citrus suppliers expect to be able to offer shipments through mid- to late May.

The partial government shutdown is curtailing federal involvement in the Romaine Task Force, but industry leaders are pushing ahead for a preliminary report by the end of February.

Health officials in Montana and Arizona have attributed cases of E. coli infection to the multistate outbreak linked to chopped romaine from Arizona.