food safety

FDA releases ready-to-eat fresh-cut produce guidance

This guidance is aimed at manufacturers and processors of ready-to-eat fresh-cut items such as chopped lettuce, vegetables, and fruit salads.

17 hours ago 1 minute read

LGMA: California-grown lettuce and leafy greens not linked to Cyclospora outbreak

LGMA created a Cyclospora Fact Sheet on why lettuce and leafy greens from California LGMA members are low risk for...

2 days ago 2 minute read

Taylor Fresh Foods recalls products made with jalapeño peppers linked to Salmonella outbreak

Taylor Fresh Foods is recalling finished products containing jalapeños subject to the Coast Citrus Distributors fresh jalapeño recall.

3 days ago 2 minute read

FDA investigates Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers

The FDA and CDC are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections linked to jalapeños from Sinaloa,...

6 days ago 3 minute read

FDA expands Cyclospora outbreak to 15 states

This includes the addition of 6 states since the last update: Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina.

7 days ago 3 minute read

IFPA’s recommendations to CDC urge broader approach to Cyclospora investigations

IFPA recommends enhancements to the government's Cyclospora outbreak investigation process, including consideration of exposure pathways.

1 week ago 4 minute read

Associated Grocers Northeast to launch traceability program

Associated Grocers Northeast has selected the ReposiTrak Traceability Network to launch its traceability program.

2 weeks ago 5 minute read

Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 9 states

This outbreak includes illnesses from 9 states: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and W. Virginia.

2 weeks ago 2 minute read

Salad Days Produce touts safety of CEA

Salad Days Produce's enclosed greenhouse gives the company greater control over the conditions surrounding the crop, including sanitation.

3 weeks ago 3 minute read

LGMA highlights science-based strategies for preventing Cyclospora

An LGMA webinar shows what is known—and what remains unknown—about Cyclospora and how growers, shippers, and buyers can reduce risk.

3 weeks ago 2 minute read

UPDATED: FDA reports false positive on Taylor Fresh Foods as source of Cyclospora outbreak 

Taylor Farms de Mexico remains under investigation for the Cyclospora outbreak that is linked to Taco Bell.

3 weeks ago 4 minute read

IFPA calls for stronger FDA Human Foods Program in response to Cyclospora outbreak

The International Fresh Produce Association released this updated statement on July 19, 2026, on the Cyclospora outbreak.

3 weeks ago 1 minute read

Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell lettuce 

The CDC, FDA, and state health authorities linked the Cyclospora outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell in IN, KY, MI,...

4 weeks ago 2 minute read

First lawsuit filed in multistate Cyclospora outbreak

Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm, filed the first lawsuit arising out of the 2026 multistate Cyclospora outbreak.

4 weeks ago 5 minute read

CEA Alliance: How indoor farmers manage food safety risks

CEA Alliance reminds consumers about the different production methods in indoor-grown produce, including salads and leafy greens.

4 weeks ago 1 minute read

Cyclospora: It’s not one outbreak (and other misconceptions and peculiarities)

"Cyclospora fascinates me, it frustrates me, and I’ve found myself clarifying many misconceptions over the past week or so."

4 weeks ago 5 minute read

Cyclospora outbreak investigation zeroes in on produce 

IFPA says social media and public health officials are rushing to place blame instead of identifying a source using evidence and data.

4 weeks ago 5 minute read

Capital City Fruit signs with ReposiTrak for farm-to-retail traceability

Capital City Fruit has completed Touchless Traceability through its distribution center operations using the ReposiTrak Traceability Network.

1 month ago 5 minute read

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