Salads You Can Trust - Safe Farm Practices Get Major Test

UMD-Led Research Funded with $9 Million from USDA, IndustryCOLLEGE PARK, Md. - Ever since 2006, when a deadly batch of spinach killed three people and sickened hundreds, U.S. farm producers, packers and others along the distribution line have argued over how best to protect consumers and assure them that leafy greens and tomatoes are safe. 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