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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – July 26, 2019
Greg and Pamela talk foodservice, insider insights from Trader Joe’s and why the importers of Cavi brand papayas refuse to recall the product at the FDA’s demand. [iframe...

Greg and Pamela talk foodservice, insider insights from Trader Joe’s and why the importers of Cavi brand papayas refuse to recall the product at the FDA’s demand.
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Papaya importer denies its role in salmonella outbreak
FDA updates salmonella papaya outbreak, confirms linked distributor issued no recall
FDA links salmonella investigation to NY papaya importer
A rare insider view of produce at Trader Joe’s
PMA Foodservice Conference releases education schedule

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