Food Microbiology - Targeted Surveys - Final Report - Bacterial Pathogens and Indicators in Fresh Baby Leafy Vegetables - April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2021

​A targeted survey tested 3172 samples of baby leafy vegetables for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, E. coli O157 and generic E. coli. Over 99.5% of the samples tested were found to be satisfactory. When necessary, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency conducted appropriate follow-up activities. No product recalls were required.