Nutrition Month 2026 Launched as Experts Call for Collective Action to Strengthen Food Safety in Ghana

Is Indoor-Grown Lettuce Safer? Here’s What Food Safety Experts Say

Spoiler alert: not necessarily.Reviewed by Dietitian Katey Davidson, M.Sc.FN, RD, CPTCredit: Getty ImagesKey PointsAlmost half of all cases of foodborne illnesses are attributed to fresh produce, including leafy greens.Food safety experts agree that indoor-grown lettuce still comes with food safety risks.Wash produce properly, avoid cross contamination and store food safely to lower your risk.With foodborne illness outbreaks linked to fresh prod…

Nutrition Month 2026 launched as experts call for collective action to strengthen food safety in Ghana

By Ashiadey Dotse Food safety experts have called for stronger collaboration among government, farmers, food processors, consumers and other stakeholders to reduce food contamination and improve public health in Ghana. The call was made at the official launch of the 2026 Nutrition Month celebration held at the CSIR-Food Research Institute (CSIR-FRI) Library Conference Hall in Accra under the theme “Food Safety: Our Collective Responsibility” on …