food safety

FDA report warns leafy greens growers of adjacent land risk

Statement From: Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response – Food and Drug Administration Frank Yiannas For Immediate Release: April...

4 years ago 6 minute read

The LGMA: A Progress Report

Last week marked the retirement of Scott Horsfall, the first CEO of the Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement, BB #:210653 created...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Revol Greens expands greenhouse program with romaine packs

OWATONNA, MINN. — Expanding what is already one of the most diverse greenhouse baby leaf and head lettuce portfolios on...

4 years ago 5 minute read

iFoodDS closes $15MM investment for food safety

SEATTLE, March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — iFoodDS, a leading platform provider of food safety, traceability, and quality management solutions for...

4 years ago 4 minute read

FDA’s partnership with Mexican counterparts strengthens food safety

The following was released by the FDA’s Donald Prater, Associate Commissioner for Imported Food Safety; Julie Moss, Director of the...

4 years ago 10 minute read

PMA comments on FSMA Traceability rule

Newark, De. – The Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 submitted comments on the proposed U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Cyclospora prompts Shenandoah Growers imported organic basil recall

Company Announcement: Shenandoah Growers, Inc (Harrisonburg, VA) BB #:187801 out of an abundance of caution, has issued a limited, voluntary...

4 years ago 4 minute read

FDA to use new romaine sampling plan in Yuma

February 5, 2021 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is launching an assignment to collect romaine lettuce samples from...

4 years ago 3 minute read

SEPC strengthens safety precautions for Southern Exposure 2021

Millen, GA – As the Southeast Produce Council BB #:191194 continues with preparations for Southern Exposure to be held April...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Dole recalls salad kit due to undeclared allergens

MONTEREY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. BB #:114768 is voluntarily recalling a single lot code of Dole Endless Summer Salad...

4 years ago 2 minute read

FDA closes investigation of E. coli outbreak tied to leafy greens

The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, investigated a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections in...

4 years ago 3 minute read

LGMA stresses food safety measures as fall FDA leafy greens investigation concludes

January 27, 2021 Sacramento, CA – The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) BB #:210653 has been following closely the...

4 years ago 2 minute read

PMA responds to FDA’s conclusion of E. coli outbreak investigation

On January 27, the FDA provided an updated release detailing the findings of their investigations into a composite assessment of...

4 years ago 2 minute read

2021: Food safety gets more complex

The 2020 pandemic created unprecedented complexities in ensuring food safety. “These new challenges only highlight preexisting food supply chain concerns...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Race-West Company addresses butternut squash recall

Race-West Company BB #:156704 of Clarks Summit, PA, has been involved in butternut squash that has been voluntarily recalled by...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Lancaster Foods recalls butternut squash products

Company Announcement Lancaster Foods LLC BB #:131571 has initiated a voluntary product recall of its processed butternut squash items because...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Industry leaders call to expand produce safety research

Woodland, Calif. – Calling out the need to expand research to answer produce-specific food safety questions, the Center for Produce...

4 years ago 6 minute read

Pero Family Farms expands squash recall

Pero Family Farms Food Company, LLC BB #:123123 has initiated a voluntary product recall of its Butternut Squash Trays because...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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