date:Sep 14, 2022
le, untrimmed heads of lettuce. Trimmed, cored, wrapped, or topped-and-tailed lettuce will not be sampled. All samples collected will be tested for Salmonella spp. and E.coli 0157:H7 at the FDA labs in Alameda and Irvine, Calif.; Bothell, Wash.; and Denver, Colo.
FDA will coordinate the sampling with the farm/grower typically a few days in advance and will work with the farm personnel to seek assistance in harvesting the samples. FDA field staff will also be prepared to harvest the product them