David Gombas

VP of Scientific and Technical Affairs for the United Fresh Produce Association

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Vice President of Scientific and Technical Affairs for the United Fresh Produce Association, and co-author of the FDA's Lettuce Safety Initiative, a set of recommended guidelines on the safe handling of leafy greens

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The latest count in the E.coli outbreak is one dead and 146 suffering from cramps, diarrhea and kidney trouble. The "smoking gun" is a bag of contaminated spinach found in…

Are America's Vegetables as Safe as They Should Be?

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