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The safety and quality of meat and poultry and pork has
garnered much attention. Less well known is the struggle to
ensure the safety of fresh produce: lettuce, fruit, and
vegetables. In the United States, and even globally,
contaminated spinach, berries, and even peanuts, have caused
widespread food recalls. These recent problems have prompted
governments, farmers, and businesses to take remedial steps to
promote food safety. To learn more about United States' efforts,
we encourage you to go to
USDA food safety information.