food safety

FDA still investigating multistate salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers

The FDA and CDC are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo infections linked to cucumbers.

1 year ago 3 minute read

The Coastal Companies issues voluntary recall on items with cucumbers

The Coastal Companies is issuing a voluntary recall of 17 products that were produced from cucumbers due to the potential...

1 year ago 2 minute read

PennRose Farms recalls cucumbers because of possible health risk

PennRose Farms is recalling 5-pound mesh bags of whole cucumbers because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

1 year ago 2 minute read

Adapt or fall behind: Why the produce industry must embrace data now

In a new era where precision, speed, and transparency are everything, reluctance by the produce industry to adapt is no...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Tomatoes recalled due to possible salmonella contamination

Ray & Mascari Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana, is recalling 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes packaged in clam shell containers

2 years ago 4 minute read

World Wide Farms signs with ReposiTrak for food safety and traceability

World Wide Farms announces its use of the ReposiTrak Traceability Network for inbound and outbound traceability data sharing.

2 years ago 3 minute read

Taylor Farms responds to outbreak lawsuits

“Taylor Farms product WAS NOT the source of the referenced 2024 E. Coli outbreak,” said Taylor Farms in a statement...

2 years ago 2 minute read

IFPA releases 2025 public policy agenda

IFPA published its 2025 Public Policy Agenda, outlining policy priorities that support the growth and resilience of the produce industry.

2 years ago 4 minute read

FPAA discusses trade, tariffs, and food safety at annual Spring Policy Summit

FPAA recently brought together industry leaders, experts, and partners for its annual Spring Policy Summit

2 years ago 4 minute read

CBS News highlights LGMA’s food safety program

Monday, April 7, 2025 Salinas, CA: In the wake of cuts to federal food safety programs, California leafy greens farmers...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Assessing food safety after the FDA compliance delay 

When the FDA announced the food safety rule compliance date would be delayed by 30 months, many companies and groups...

2 years ago 4 minute read

IFPA begins search for new food safety officer

IFPA has announced that Chief Food Safety & Regulatory Officer, Natalie Dyenson, will be leaving the organization for a new...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Stemilt names new sustainability coordinator

March 27, 2025 WENATCHEE, Wash. – Stemilt BB #:113654 is pleased to announce Jana Fischback as its new Sustainability Coordinator...

2 years ago 4 minute read

FPAA releases agenda for 2025 Spring Policy Summit & Food Safety Summit

(Tubac, AZ) – The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) BB #:144354 is finalizing plans for the 2025 Spring Policy...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Industry leaders renew financial commitments to The Center for Produce Safety

Woodland, California, Feb 17 – The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) BB #:339618 acknowledges industry leaders renewing their financial commitments...

2 years ago 3 minute read

FDA deputy commissioner for human foods resigns 

Jim Jones, deputy commissioner for human foods at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), resigned yesterday.  In a letter...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Inteligistics solves FSMA 204 transformation and transfer reporting problem

Salinas, CA (February 12, 2025) — As companies that grow, manufacture, process, pack, hold or sell perishable foods on the...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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