date:May 13, 2013
in year 3 compared to 23 in year 2, a difference of 18 primary entries, the F.D.A. said. This decline, in combination with the decrease of four entries in the animal food/feed commodity, accounts for the overall 26.7% decrease in Salmonella-associated primary entries in year 3.
There were 48 reports associated with Lm in 2012, a 45% increase over the number of reports in 2010. The fresh cut produce category accounted for approximately one-third of the reports, with many linked to packaged salad