Federal produce-testing program spared _ for now

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The nation’s largest produce-safety testing program narrowly escaped closure thanks to a last-minute grudging reprieve from the Agriculture Department, and finding a permanent solution to keep tainted fruits and vegetables from reaching consumers could take an even bigger effort.

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