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CDC releases final cyclosporiasis from Mexican basil report

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released its final report on multiple cases of cyclosporiasis this year, concluding that 10% were linked to imported basil from Mexico.

Nov 20, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #CDC, #Outbreak, #Herbs, #Food safety

GreenGate Fresh adds foodservice cilantro, parsley

GreenGate Fresh, Salinas, Calif., is offering cartons of cilantro and parsley for foodservice operators.

Oct 23, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Herbs, #Foodservice, #Fresh-cut, #Produce Crops

Cyclospora outbreak from Mexican basil over

An outbreak of Cyclospora illnesses linked to fresh basil appears to be over, according to the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Sep 30, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Herbs, #Mexico, #Foodservice, #FDA, #Food safety

North Shore Living hires sales manager

North Shore Living Herbs and Greens has hired Debbie Remblence as sales manager.

Sep 26, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce Retail, #Greenhouse, #Greens, #Herbs

BrightFarms names Steve Platt CEO

BrightFarms, Irvington, N.Y., has hired Steve Platt as CEO.

Aug 14, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce Retail, #People, #Organics, #Salad Mix, #Lettuce, #Herbs, #Greenhouse

FDA names Mexican basil as source of cyclospora outbreak

(UPDATED) The Food and Drug Administration has named Mexican basil served at restaurants in four states as the likely source of a multi-state outbreak of 132 cyclospora illnesses.

Jul 25, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Outbreak, #FDA, #Herbs, #Mexico