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Markon welcomes new food safety director
SALINAS, Calif. – Markon, BB #:123315 whose reputation is built upon its dedication to food safety, is welcoming Kate Burr...
United Fresh names Class Two of Produce Safety Immersion Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 11, 2021) – United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 is pleased to announce the Class Two Fellows...
FDA proposes additional FSMA traceability recordkeeping
The FDA is proposing to establish additional traceability recordkeeping requirements (beyond what is already required in existing regulations) for persons...
The work of food safety continues in 2021
Even as the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act turns 10 this week, food safety remains a work in progress. FDA...
FDA’s Frank Yiannas reflects on 10 years of FSMA
Ten years ago today, on Jan. 4, 2011, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law and Congress’ mandate...
FDA links fall E. coli outbreak to leafy greens
Dec. 12, 2020 — The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, investigated a multistate outbreak of E. coli...
FDA completes two of three 2020 E. coli outbreak investigations
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, have completed the investigation on two of three multistate...
Making progress to speed up traceback
Food safety work in the produce industry continue to make strides, as recent investigation pilots showed a path toward a...
Leafy green traceability pilots show value of sharing information
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 3, 2020) – A group of six industry organizations today released a report outlining four months of...
HMC Farms first to add SmartWash Solutions to fruit processing
SALINAS, CA — HMC Farms, BB #:129161 a leading grower, processor and shipper of great tasting fresh fruit, including ready-to-serve...
Veg Pro recalls baby spinach due to Salmonella risk
Company Announcement: Vegpro International BB #:160183 of Sherrington, QC Canada is recalling Fresh Attitude baby spinach (5oz and 11oz) with...
Hy-Vee recalls two fresh-cut vegetable mix products
Company Announcement — Hy-Vee, Inc., BB #:101759 based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling two of its Hy-Vee...
Dole recalls organic romaine hearts
MONTEREY, CA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. BB #:114768 is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of organic romaine hearts....
Tracking a food safety outbreak is tougher in 2020
The FDA and CDC are investigating three separate multi-state E. coli outbreaks, but they haven’t linked them to any specific...
FDA releases Coordinated Outbreak Response and Evaluation Investigation Table
November 18, 2020 — Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the Coordinated Outbreak Response and Evaluation (CORE)...
Fresh Express recalls expired Kit Caesar Supreme due to potential health risk
The Food and Drug Administration released this company announcement on November 17, 2020: Fresh Express BB #:115030 is voluntarily recalling...
PMA webinars focus on state of produce safety
Newark, De – Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 has announced a pair of virtual meetings to discuss the current state...
USDA study shows foodborne illness risk significantly reduced with SmartWash Boost
SALINAS, CA — SmartWash Solutions, a produce industry leader in fresh cut food safety, continues to provide revolutionary advancements to...
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