Microgreens World Weekly Digest - June 5, 2026


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Vol. 7  ·  No. 23  ·  Week of May 29 – June 4, 2026  ·  microgreensworld.com
Top Story This Week
Food Safety
Two Separate Canadian Microgreens Recalls for E. coli Issued in the Same Week
Les Fermes Lufa and Micro Verdure both recalled their microgreens for possible pathogenic E. coli contamination — no confirmed illnesses, but two simultaneous recalls from different Canadian producers in the same week is a moment every grower needs to pay attention to.
Food Poisoning Bulletin  ·  foodpoisoningbulletin.com  ·  May 30, 2026
This Week's Stories
Bone Health
Fenugreek Microgreens Found to Inhibit Bone-Destroying Enzyme MMP-3 in New Computational Study
Entrepreneur
Pharma Veteran Builds India's Embryonic Greens Into a 24-Franchise Microgreens Empire Targeting Diabetes and Weight Loss
Federal Funding
USDA Opens $1.625 Billion Specialty Crop Assistance Program — Deadline August 7
Biofortification
Iron and Zinc Foliar Sprays Significantly Boost Mineral Content in Pigmented Rice Microgreens, Thai Study Finds
Also in this week's full issue: Calgary Herald's feature on Micro Acres and how microgreens have moved beyond the garnish, BrightFarms executives on foodservice trends at West Coast Produce Expo, the millet microgreens nutrition study, antimicrobial resistance research in fresh produce, six action items growers can implement this week, and your full June schedule & season prep guide.
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