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This news release also talks about the April 11 event relating to the Center for Produce Safety, and provides a few additional details.
From the release:



A major funding initiative to support research on the safety of fresh produce will be announced by UC Davis' Western Institute for Food Safety and Security, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and the Produce Marketing Association.

A food safety research laboratory on the main campus will be opened for photos and videos, following the formal event. Also, the formal event includes the passing of a giant check and dignitaries' comments.

Since 2006, the fresh produce industry has been working with government agencies and the University of California to determine how the 2006 spinach E. coli outbreak occurred and how future outbreaks in fresh produce can be prevented.
This new UC Davis food safety initiative will serve as a clearinghouse for research on produce safety and will fund new scientific studies aimed at mitigating risks associated with the nation's produce supply. This partnership is focused on improving research, training, quality verification and consumer education to enhance the safety of fresh produce.