food safety

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

Dairyland Produce recalls jalapenos because of possible health risk

Dairyland Produce, dba Hardie’s Fresh Foods of Houston and Dallas, recalls jalapenos because of potential Salmonella contamination.

3 months ago 2 minute read

IFPA research shows how Cyclospora outbreak harmed produce industry 

This summer’s Cyclospora outbreak has done lasting damage to the produce industry based on consumer confidence and lower overall sales.

3 months ago 3 minute read

FDA reports all recalled lettuce linked to Cyclospora outbreak is off the market

The total case count associated with this multistate outbreak is now 9,481 illnesses reported from 17 states.

3 months ago 2 minute read

Week in Review: An optimistic end to a busy news week 

We had lots of news this week from an avocado suspension and resumption, another outbreak, a retail acquisition, and more...

3 months ago 2 minute read

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.

3 months 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...

3 months 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 months 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,...

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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 months 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.

4 months 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.

4 months ago 4 minute read

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