Apr 12th, 2007 · Spinach is back in California's Salinas Valley for the first time since last fall's deadly E. coli outbreak. But while the state's largest spinach growers will follow new safety guidelines, many smaller ones may not. Federal and state health officials say they're concerned. But they aren't sure mandatory regulations are feasible. Ben Adler of member station KAZU reports.
Mar 12th, 2007 · Growers of fresh greens are struggling to comply with competing regulations and safety standards in the aftermath of E. coli contaminations. Ben Adler of member station KAZU reports.
Jan 14th, 2007 · The fresh produce industry in California is close to agreement with state agricultural officials on new food-safety guidelines that they hope will allay consumers' fears. Ben Adler of member station KAZU in Monterey, Ben Adler has our report.
Jan 2nd, 2007 · Following a series of E. coli outbreaks, produce growers in California are working with scientists and state officials to create new safety guidelines. Growers are hoping the new rules will calm fears about the safety of their crops and revitalize the industry. Ben Adler of member station KAZU reports.
Oct 13th, 2006 · The source of the E. coli bacteria that tainted spinach crops in Central California, leading to three deaths and hundreds more made seriously ill, has been traced to cows at a ranch near the spinach fields outside the town of Salinas. John Sepulvado from member station KAZU reports.
May 2nd, 2006 · In Salinas, Calif., tens-of-thousands of agricultural workers heed the call for a national work boycott by staying away from the fields. They had union and industry support for the action, designed to demonstrate immigrant worker strength. Ben Adler reports of member station KAZU reports.