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A recent E. coli outbreak “likely associated with romaine lettuce” has come to light, with the Food and Drug Administration announcing there was no actionable information to alert consumers.

The Food and Drug Administration wants to establish an accreditation system for labs that test foods.

Carissa Mace, president of the Anaheim, Calif.-based Fresh Produce & Floral Council for the past 12 years, has been terminated by the council’s board of directors.

Sole Source Capital LLC has acquired a majority interest in Worldwide Produce, a distributor of fresh produce, dairy products and specialty foods to independent and chain restaurants in California and Nevada.

A federal appeals court has ruled that the patent for Houweling’s UltraClima Semi-Closed Greenhouse is valid.

Capespan recently completed a two-year process to restructure its fruit business to simplify service for customers and grower partners.

Toronto, Canada-based Execulytics Consulting has released the second edition of its Produce Almanac, an annual review of produce markets.

Ocean Mist Farms’ long-stem artichokes are available from gourmet food company Harry & David.

It’s all about the kids.

Jack Cain Sr., a long-time employee of Catalytic Generators, Norforlk, Va., died Oct. 17. He was 85.