food safety

Week in Review: October 16, 2026

Pamela Riemenschneider and Greg Johnson discuss IFPA Global takeaways, food safety, salad trends, and more.

6 days ago 1 minute read

IFPA State of the Industry: Global Fresh Produce and Floral Community turns resilience into action 

In the annual IFPA State of the Industry keynote, CEO Burns called on the global fresh produce and floral community...

1 week ago 6 minute read

Produce industry headlines: October 9, 2026

Read about Walmart and Target's new dress codes, consumer confidence in food safety reaches a low, good tariff news, and...

2 weeks ago 2 minute read

Taylor Farms Founder & CEO addresses outbreak

Taylor Farms Founder and CEO Bruce Taylor released October 8, 2026 concerning this summer's Cyclospora outbreak linked to Mexican lettuce.

2 weeks ago 4 minute read

Week in Review: Answers in the Cyclospora outbreak investigation 

This week FDA concluded its outbreak investigation of Cyclospora infections linked to iceberg lettuce and released a 10-point plan.

2 weeks ago 3 minute read

FDA releases action plan following 2026 Cyclospora outbreaks

In advance of the 2027 growing and harvesting season, the FDA will increase activities to prevent Cyclospora contamination of fresh...

2 weeks ago 4 minute read

FDA finds Cyclospora at Mexican farm linked to lettuce outbreak

FDA says, of the samples collected during the onsite inspections in Mexico, two samples tested positive for Cyclospora.

2 weeks ago 4 minute read

IFPA calls on FDA for better food safety communication

IFPA's Max Teplitski wrote, “We ask the FDA to work with us to strengthen both consumer confidence and the produce...

1 month ago 1 minute read

IFPA points to next steps in detection and traceability after outbreak concludes

The International Fresh Produce Association points to the close communication among FDA, CDC, and the industry over the past two...

1 month ago 3 minute read

CDC declares Cyclospora outbreak over as investigation continues

While the outbreak is over, FDA continues the outbreak investigation of Cyclospora infections linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.

1 month ago 2 minute read

Titan Farms achieves SQF quality certification

Titan Farms has achieved SQF Quality certification, further demonstrating the company’s commitment to maintaining rigorous quality controls.

1 month ago 3 minute read

Church Brothers Farms strengthens FSQA leadership

Church Brothers Farms announced two leadership appointments in its Food Safety and Quality Assurance department.

1 month ago 3 minute read

A major acquisition expands fresh-cut produce capabilities in Florida

What Chefs Want is expanding its foodservice reach in Florida by acquiring fresh-cut processor Quality Cut Produce.

1 month ago 3 minute read

Survey shows rising consumer concern about food recalls

Ninety-four percent of U.S. adults say they are concerned about the frequency of food recalls, according to a new consumer...

2 months ago 4 minute read

FDA expands Cyclospora outbreak by three states

The total case count associated with this outbreak is now 11,458 illnesses reported from 20 states, with Georgia, Tennessee, and...

2 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: August 27, 2026

Links today include Stater Bros.' new price savings, packaging companies prepare for tariff disruption, crop reports, and more.

2 months ago 2 minute read

FDA continues investigation into Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapenos

The FDA and CDC are investigating illnesses in an outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections linked to jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa,...

2 months ago 3 minute read

FDA continues to investigate Cyclospora outbreak, but added no new states

Since the last update on August 13, state and local health officials have continued to interview additional people sick with...

2 months ago 2 minute read
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