7/10/2023
California LGMA Embarks on ‘Romaine Test & Learn’ Study
Two Years of Pathogen Test Results will be Aggregated and Analyzed to Advance Food Safety
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11/21/2022
Food Safety Evolution
California LGMA provides an overview of how food safety standards have changed since 2018, other changes that are coming in the future, and how the leafy greens industry continues to leverage advances in science and technology.
8/10/2021
New Compliance Officer Alyssa Licata Brings Fresh Perspective and Skill set to LGMA
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) has a new Compliance Officer.
8/2/2021
What’s Behind LGMA’s Preharvest Testing Requirement
At its last meeting, the LGMA Board voted unanimously to require its members to conduct preharvest testing of product grown in fields where elevated risk factors may be present. I’m not sure if people realize what a significant action this is when it comes to leafy greens safety and what a tremendous commitment it is for lettuce farmers.
4/27/2021
A food safety call to produce buyers
The fastest and most efficient means of implementing pre-harvest testing on leafy greens farms is for buyers to require their suppliers to follow the LGMA Pre-Harvest Testing guidance.
4/19/2021
CA LGMA Endorses Pre-Harvest Testing to Reduce Outbreaks
The California LGMA Board has endorsed new Pre-Harvest Testing guidance in an effort to prevent foodborne illness outbreaks associated with lettuce and leafy greens. The guidance calls for pre-harvest testing of leafy greens products when risk assessments deem it necessary, specifically when grown in proximity to animals.