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EPA sued over factory farm pollution

- Analysis
Last week, thirteen public interest organizations sued the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over the agency’s alleged failure to regulate factory farm pollution under the Clean Water Act.

Poisoned: A film review

- Analysis
I’ve watched the new Netflix documentary, Poisoned: The Dirty Truth about Your Food. Netflix said that this film was the fourth most viewed nationwide as of August 3.

California LGMA embarks on romaine test and learn study

- General News
Today the California LGMA announced it has initiated a 2-year food safety study called ‘Romaine Test & Learn.’

California LGMA decertifies member

- General News
LGMA members work to provide the safest leafy greens on the market through a rigorous set of food safety practices that are verified by audits conducted by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

California LGMA issues 2021/2022 annual report

- General News
The California LGMA has issued its latest Annual Report which summarizes the activities of the organization and its membership from April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022.

Canada renews romaine requirements for Salinas Valley

- General News
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has released this season’s temporary import requirements for Salinas Valley lettuce. The requirements are the same as for the 2021 season, although the time frame has changed. 

LGMA: Videos explain the why behind food safety

- General News
Nearly ten years ago the California LGMA partnered with STOP Foodborne Illness to create a motivational training video for leafy greens producers. 

Arizona and California LGMA programs meet and exceed FDA’s proposed water rule

- General News
The LGMA Food Safety Programs in Arizona and California have conducted an initial review of FDA’s water rule proposal and have determined that the LGMA requirements appear to meet and exceed what is in the proposed new rule.

CFIA to allow preharvest testing option for romaine imports

- General News
Yesterday the Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced it will accept either pre-harvest or finished product testing as part of its requirements for importing romaine lettuce into Canada between September 30 and December 31, 2021.

LGMA hires new Compliance Officer

- General News
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement has a new Compliance Officer.