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Romaine outbreak illnesses rise above 100
From the Food and Drug Administration December 4, 2019: Recommendation FDA, CDC, and state health authorities are investigating an outbreak...
Fresh Thyme responds to latest outbreak update
PRESS RELEASE The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control, in conjunction with other state and local...
CDC increases illness count in Hepatitis A outbreak linked to fresh blackberries
From the Food and Drug Administration December 3, 2019: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), along with the Centers...
SmartWash Solutions marks 10 years
PRESS RELEASE SALINAS, CA (December 2, 2019)— In its tenth year of serving the fresh-cut produce industry, SmartWash Solutions supports...
United Fresh to host Cyclospora webinar
Difficult to detect, Cyclospora is an emerging pathogen that’s become a big concern in the fresh produce industry. Hear how...
CDC reports more cases in Hepatitis A outbreak linked to fresh blackberries
From the Food and Drug Administration November 26, 2019: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), along with the Centers...
LGMA: Farmers devastated by latest romaine outbreak, urge consumers to purchase products identified as safe
SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today’s announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) of...
Video: Applying food safety knowledge in the packinghouse
Matt Miles, facilities manager for Allan Bros. Inc., BB #:113210 Naches, WA, says once you accept that listeria could be...
FDA still seeking source of Maryland Caesar Salad E coli outbreak
The Food and Drug Administration released this statement November 20: Consumers are advised not to eat Ready Pac BB #:114498...
Hepatitis A outbreak linked to fresh blackberries
UPDATE: Fresh Thyme Farmers Market issued a response: “At this time, there is no reason to believe that any of...
No recall, Ready Pac says, for salads linked to Maryland E. coli outbreak
Statement Regarding Illnesses in the State of Maryland: Nov. 18, 2019—At Bonduelle Fresh Americas (BFA), home of the Ready Pac...
FDA begins yearlong romaine sampling program
The FDA is conducting a small, focused assignment to collect samples of raw agricultural commodity (RAC) romaine lettuce to test...
Center for Produce Safety funds water treatment research
PRESS RELEASE: November 14, 2019 – The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has funded its first-ever research project to study...
CPMA and PMA announce plan to end issuing of generic UPCs
PRESS RELEASE: As of December 31st, 2019, Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 will no...
United Fresh Seeks Public Comments for Revisions to the Produce GAPs Harmonized Standard
PRESS RELEASE: WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 12, 2019) – United Fresh BB #:145458 has opened the public comment period to the...
IFCO verifies sanitation process effective against tomato virus
PRESS RELEASE: Tampa, Florida, USA, November 12, 2019: The latest food safety testing conducted on IFCO BB #:160386 Reusable Plastic...
Fresh Seasons Kitchen recalls vegetable cups with Mann Packing ingredients
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Taher, Inc., in conjunction with Mann Packing Co. BB #:114946, as part of a multi-state recall due to...
Russ Davis Wholesale Voluntarily Recalling Products Due to Possible Health Risk
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Russ Davis Wholesale BB #:100699, a leading fresh produce processor and distributor, in an abundance of caution is...
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