food safety

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...

5 years ago 2 minute read

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...

5 years ago 6 minute read

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...

5 years ago 1 minute read

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...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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...

5 years ago 2 minute read

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...

5 years ago 8 minute read

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...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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...

5 years ago 5 minute read

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...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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...

5 years ago 1 minute read

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...

5 years ago 2 minute read

GHNW, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Mushroom Stir Fry Blend and Stir Fry Blend related to Mann Packing recall

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: GHNW, LLC of Clackamas, OR is voluntarily recalling Mushroom Stir Fry Blend 10 oz. tray and Stir Fry...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Meijer Recalls Select Vegetable Trays Due to Potential Health Risk

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Meijer BB #:104887, in conjunction with Mann Packing Co. BB #:114946 , as part of a multi-state recall due...

5 years ago 3 minute read

What can we learn from a romaine outbreak we knew nothing about?

The latest E. coli outbreak associated with romaine lettuce is over, and now the produce industry has to learn something...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Mann Packing recalls nearly 100 SKUs due to listeria

PRESS RELEASE: SALINAS, Calif.–Mann Packing Co., Inc. BB #:114946 announced today the voluntary recall of a series of vegetable products...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Food safety challenges in the Midwest

Midwest produce suppliers know the more you go into cut products, the greater concern for food safety. As Ron Carkoski,...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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