food safety

IFPA calls for stronger FDA Human Foods Program in response to Cyclospora outbreak

The International Fresh Produce Association released this updated statement on July 19, 2026, on the Cyclospora outbreak.

4 months ago 1 minute read

Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell lettuce 

The CDC, FDA, and state health authorities linked the Cyclospora outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell in IN, KY, MI,...

4 months ago 2 minute read

First lawsuit filed in multistate Cyclospora outbreak

Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm, filed the first lawsuit arising out of the 2026 multistate Cyclospora outbreak.

4 months ago 5 minute read

CEA Alliance: How indoor farmers manage food safety risks

CEA Alliance reminds consumers about the different production methods in indoor-grown produce, including salads and leafy greens.

4 months ago 1 minute read

Cyclospora: It’s not one outbreak (and other misconceptions and peculiarities)

"Cyclospora fascinates me, it frustrates me, and I’ve found myself clarifying many misconceptions over the past week or so."

4 months ago 5 minute read

Cyclospora outbreak investigation zeroes in on produce 

IFPA says social media and public health officials are rushing to place blame instead of identifying a source using evidence and data.

4 months ago 5 minute read

Capital City Fruit signs with ReposiTrak for farm-to-retail traceability

Capital City Fruit has completed Touchless Traceability through its distribution center operations using the ReposiTrak Traceability Network.

4 months ago 5 minute read

IFPA names Vice President, Food Safety & Quality

IFPA announces that Christina Ferreira, Ph.D., will join the organization as Vice President, Food Safety & Quality on June 15,...

5 months ago 4 minute read

USDA reorganizes Food Safety and Inspection Service

The reorganization of the Food Safety and Inspection Service will modernize operations and streamline support functions.

6 months ago 5 minute read

Erewhon selects ReposiTrak’s compliance management solution

Erewhon has selected ReposiTrak’s Compliance Management solution to manage supplier compliance and reduce operational risk.

7 months ago 3 minute read

CEA Alliance publishes second edition of food safety guidelines for leafy greens

The CEA Alliance has updated its “Commodity Specific Food Safety Guidelines for CEA, Focused on Leafy Greens and Herbs.”

7 months ago 1 minute read

Ayco Farms clarifies there is no active cantaloupe recall

Ayco Farms issued a clarification regarding recent media coverage tied to its inclusion in the U.S. FDA’s weekly enforcement report.

7 months ago 2 minute read

IFPA names VP of Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs

IFPA announces that Dr. Eric Stevens will join the association as Vice President of Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs.

8 months ago 4 minute read

IFPA supports new FDA standards for produce safety oversight 

FDA recently announced the establishment of the Produce Regulatory Program Standards, a new produce safety oversight framework.

8 months ago 3 minute read

Fujii Produce upgrades traceability with ReposiTrak

Produce distributor Fujii Produce selects the ReposiTrak Traceability Network to power its food traceability program.

10 months ago 3 minute read

IFPA shows produce wins in 2025 Impact Report

The report outlines advancements in trade, food safety, sustainability, nutrition and health, labor policy, technology, and the supply chain.

10 months ago 4 minute read

Five food organizations join the Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness

Amazon, Amerisan, the Meat Institute, Mérieux NutriSciences, and Yum! Brands join the collaborative effort to prevent foodborne illness.

11 months ago 3 minute read

The effects of poor cold chain management on your products

Most people familiar with cold chain management agree that monitoring the cold chain is important. Unfortunately, many stop there.

12 months ago 3 minute read

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