Local Farms Step Up After Lettuce Outbreak | St. Louis News

Taco Bell’s iceberg lettuce scare sparked a nationwide food safety wake-up call — and local farms are stepping up to prove they’ve got you covered. Thies Farm in Maryland Heights uses UV water treatment to zap parasites, while Neon Greens in The Grove grows three types of lettuce vertically inside a shipping container, using LED lights and city water for total control. Both are embracing transparency, showing how urban and traditional farms alike are prioritizing safety as tomato and corn season heats up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/290850174deb9cb0