Let them eat... turnips? Tomato shortage in UK has politicians looking for answers
Frost, floods, energy prices and Brexit are among the possible culprits in the shortage of tomatoes, cucumbers, broccoli and lettuce in the U.K.
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Some Romaine Is OK To Eat, But Beware California, CDC Says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention traced an ongoing E. coli outbreak to the Central Coastal region of California. If you're sure your lettuce was grown elsewhere, you can eat it.
What Sparked An E. Coli Outbreak In Lettuce? Scientists Trace A Surprising Source
Vegetable farmers in Yuma, Ariz., are asking whether they can co-exist in the same valley with a large cattle feedlot. Those cattle are blamed for contaminating Romaine with toxic E. coli bacteria.
In U.K., A Veggie Shortage Inspires Funny Headlines And Serious Thoughts
Bad weather in southern Europe caused a brief shortage of veggies in the U.K. Prices went up and people panicked. Now they are thinking harder about where their food comes from.
In U.K., A Veggie Shortage Inspires Funny Headlines And Serious Thoughts
Bad weather in southern Europe caused a brief shortage of veggies in the U.K. Prices went up and people panicked. Now they are thinking harder about where their food comes from.
As Bagged Salad Kits Boom, Americans Eat More Greens
Americans buy twice as many packages of bagged salad greens as heads of lettuce these days. Is the bagged stuff just as good? If it gets you to eat more leafy greens, yes.