date:Nov 20, 2012
n on the prevalence of harmful bacteria in fresh fruits and vegetables through cooperation with state agriculture departments and other federal agencies. Eleven states participate, representing half of the nation's population, according to information from MDP.
Under the program, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is notified whenever a product tests positive for the presence of harmful bacteria and the source of the contamination can be eliminated from the food distribution system. Su