leafy greens

(University of Maryland) Ever since 2006, when a deadly batch of spinach killed three and sickened hundreds, US farm producers and others have argued over how best to protect consumers and assure the safety of leafy greens and tomatoes.

Now, a major, national initiative, led by University of Maryland researchers, may help settle the fight, increase safety and deliver more trustworthy salad fixings.

It promises to be one of the most comprehensive studies of fresh produce safety.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Who needs leafy greens and carrots when pizza and french fries will do?...

(MedPage Today) -- Surveillance data on foodborne disease outbreaks in 2007 revealed that norovirus and Salmonella contamination were the leading causes, with poultry, beef, and leafy greens the most common foods involved, the CDC reported.

Researchers at the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) announced their own grocery list of the 10 riskiest foods regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.

The most hazardous, in order: leafy greens, eggs, tuna, oysters, potatoes, cheese, ice cream, tomatoes, sprouts and berries.

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Leafy greens, eggs, and tuna fish top the list of the 10 "riskiest" foods regulated by the FDA, according to a new report by the Centers for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI).

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Has the recession cut heart-healthy seafood and leafy greens out of your budget? Are you squeezing boxed meals or fast food between two jobs?...