food safety

PMA webinars focus on state of produce safety

Newark, De – Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 has announced a pair of virtual meetings to discuss the current state...

5 years ago 4 minute read

USDA study shows foodborne illness risk significantly reduced with SmartWash Boost

SALINAS, CA — SmartWash Solutions, a produce industry leader in fresh cut food safety, continues to provide revolutionary advancements to...

5 years ago 3 minute read

FDA adds third E. coli O157:H7 outbreak to investigation

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, is investigating illnesses in a third multistate outbreak of...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Tanimura & Antle recalls single head romaine due to potential E. Coli contamination

From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration November 6, 2020 Out of an abundance of caution, Tanimura & Antle Inc....

5 years ago 3 minute read

Demand remains strong as crops transition to desert

California crops are winding down in Central growing areas and preparing for the desert season. Looming in the background is...

5 years ago 1 minute read

California LGMA names Tim York as new CEO

Sacramento, CA Oct. 29, 2020 — Tim York was named as the new Chief Executive Officer of the California Leafy...

5 years ago 3 minute read

FDA investigating two E. Coli outbreaks

PRESS RELEASE: SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The following quote is attributed to Frank Yiannas, FDA Deputy...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Canadians distrust Salinas lettuce

Canada is not in a trusting mood these days. Not, at any rate, when it comes to romaine lettuce. Earlier...

5 years ago 4 minute read

PMA’s food safety VP to step back from full-time duties

Newark, DE – Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 has announced Dr. Trevor Suslow will step-down his full-time duties at the...

5 years ago 4 minute read

United Fresh’s Jennifer McEntire honored at Food Safety Summit

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 20, 2020) – NSF International, a global public health and safety organization, announced United Fresh Produce Association’s...

5 years ago 5 minute read

FDA updates peach outbreak investigation, source not determined

The FDA, along with CDC, Canadian, state and local partners, has been investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to...

5 years ago 2 minute read

CPMA creates task force to address CFIA romaine import rules

As of October 7, 2020, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) requires importers to either provide proof that romaine lettuce...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Updated Q&A document for importing U.S. romaine into Canada

On October 2, 2020, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced new requirements for romaine imported into Canada from the...

5 years ago 1 minute read

SmartWash Solutions announces annual food safety recognition

SALINAS, CA — SmartWash Solutions, a company founded on advancing process control systems to improve food safety and mitigate wash...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Meijer recalls cantaloupe products due to Salmonella risk

GRAND RAPIDS, MI, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Meijer, BB #:104887 in conjunction with Eagle Produce, LLC BB #:100428 in...

5 years ago 3 minute read

FDA, Mexican agencies strengthen food safety partnership

For Immediate Release: October 05, 2020 — Today, during a virtual ceremony, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and its...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Center for Produce Safety funds 14 new research projects

Woodland, CA, October 6, 2020 – The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) ­has funded 14 new research projects, valued at just over $3.3 million, to...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Walmart supplier expands fresh-cut fruit recall

Company Announcement: Country Fresh BB #:280778 is extending their voluntary recall issued on October 2, 2020 to include various containers...

5 years ago 2 minute read

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