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FDA declares onion outbreak over
The FDA, along with CDC, and state and local partners, investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections linked to...
FDA updates Dole packaged salad Listeria outbreak investigation
FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to...
AFF appoints new board, approves 2022 consumer research project
At its recent meeting, the Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) appointed Kyla Oberman, Director of Marketing for California Giant...
AFF: USDA PDP report results help ensure consumer confidence in produce
From the Alliance for Food and Farming, Jan. 19, 2022 Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Pesticide Data Program released...
FDA issues report on summer salmonella outbreak linked to CEA packaged leafy greens
January 14, 2022 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a report on its investigation of the...
The Year Ahead: Food safety & traceability
According to the CDC’s Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet), there were 26 percent fewer foodborne infections in 2020 compared...
Bacterial contamination from birds: not all species are equal threats
Concern about bacterial contamination of produce field crops has heavily emphasized runoff from nearby cattle operations. But of course, cattle...
Food Lion recalls two in-store prepared salad kits
SALISBURY, N.C., Jan. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Food Lion BB #:165295 is recalling its in-store prepared Cobb and Chef’s...
IFPA adds to food safety staff
January 11, 2022 Newark, De. and Washington D.C. – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) announces the addition of Gretchen...
Dole recalls salad products in Canada due to Listeria monocytogenes
Last updated 2022-01-07 Dole BB #:114768 Canada Company is recalling certain Dole and President’s Choice brand salad products from the...
CDC declares baby spinach E. coli outbreak over
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, investigated illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli...
Dole Fresh Vegetables recalls salads processed at Springfield, OH and Soledad, CA facilities
January 07, 2022 MONTEREY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. BB #:114768 is voluntarily recalling from the market all Dole-branded and...
FDA to hold public meetings to discuss proposed changes to agricultural water requirements in the Produce Safety Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be holding two virtual public meetings on the recently released proposed rule...
Pro*Act welcomes new senior manager of food safety
Monterey, CA (January 5, 2022) – North America’s leading distributor of fresh produce PRO*ACT BB #:141746 welcomes Kim Snyder as...
New safety concerns for bagged salads
“Mr. Dole, Mr. Fresh Express, I might suggest a good lawyer.” That’s the advice of Bill Marler, probably the nation’s...
FDA attributes 10 hospitalizations, 1 death to Fresh Express packaged salad outbreak
The following quote is attributed to Frank Yiannas, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response: “The FDA, along with...
Dole Fresh Vegetables issues voluntary recall for salads processed at its NC and AZ facilities
Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces a Voluntary Precautionary Recall of all Dole-branded and private label packaged salads processed at its Bessemer...
Fresh Express recalls salad products due to potential Listeria
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Fresh Express BB #:115030 is recalling certain varieties of its branded and private...
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