Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli outbreaks in Californias leafy greens production continuum

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli outbreaks in California’s leafy greens production continuum Alison Lacombe, Irwin A. Quintela, Yen-Te Liao and Vivian C.H. Wu* Produce Safety and Microbiology Research Unit, United States Department Agricultural, Agricultural Research Service, Albany, CA, United States Despite efforts to control pathogenic hazards in agriculture, leafy greens grown in California were the source of several high-profile outbreaks of Shiga toxin- producing E. coli (STEC)....