date:Jul 23, 2012
ribution to fruit and vegetable producers. Lost sales, low prices, and overcapacity led to the claimed damages.
Arguably the biggest was on the image of fresh produce, says the report.
Egyptian-grown sprouts were the cause of 2011 outbreak and the commission staff made several recommendations for improving the safety of sprouts and other food of non-animal origin. These included:
-Strengthening the EU's ability to protect citizens against cross border health threats.
-Increase hygiene awar