This peer-reviewed technical resource is aimed at enhancing the understanding of microbial contamination in leafy vegetables, specifically with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), and providing guidance on risk management.

This document seeks to raise awareness about the sources of STEC and its potential transmission pathways within both production and postharvest systems. It also offers recommendations for additional microbiological testing in response to product recalls and extreme weather events.