9/15/2026
20 Years Since the Spinach Outbreak - What Has Changed?
20 Years After the 2006 Spinach Outbreak: How Science and Standards Transformed Leafy Green Safety
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3/5/2026
FDA releases initial findings of 5-year CA Central Coast environmental study
We are pleased to share the initial findings from a multi-year environmental study on California’s Central Coast, conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This research reinforces the effectiveness of the food safety practices required by the California LGMA and provides valuable data to further strengthen our program.
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
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.