South Jersey Farmers and Distributors Promising Safe Romaine Lettuce Despite Nationwide Concerns. The recent E.coli outbreak has left many people around the country concerned about purchasing and consuming romaine lettuce. The outbreak was in Arizona, but farmers in South Jersey are feeling the impact during a very important time for business. “The greatest misconception right now is that Romaine is not safe to eat," said Landisville Produce Growers Co-Op General Manager, Felix Donato.