SACRAMENTO, CA - Today, over 1 million viewers of the Dr. Oz show will hear from several members of our industry in a special segment dedicated to produce. The show is titled, "Is Salad Safe to Eat Again? The Lettuce Industry Speaks Out."
California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) CEO Scott Horsfall is featured in a one-on-one conversation with Dr. Oz talking about the food safety requirements that LGMA members must uphold. They also discuss what it means to have a culture of food safety.
The segment also includes a “Salad Summit” featuring the following:
- Natalie Dyenson, Vice President of Food Safety and Quality at Dole
- John Boelts, Farmer and First Vice President of the Arizona Farm Bureau
- Toby Amidor, Food Safety Consultant and Nutritionist
Panel members chat with Dr. Oz and audience members about the ways they ensure that salads are produced safely. Dr. Oz emphasizes the importance of eating leafy greens for good health and allows the industry to provide quite a bit of positive information on the safety of leafy greens.
Local listings are available here. So tune in and see the special segment for yourself!
