Food Safety
Oregon produce distributor joins ReposiTrak Traceability Network
Fresh fruit and vegetable distributor Fuji Produce has selected the ReposiTrak Traceability Network to power its food traceability program. ReposiT... continue reading »
Latest innovations must balance safety, sustainability and efficiency
The fresh produce industry is at a turning point: packaging is no longer just a vessel but a critical tool for ensuring food safety, extending shelf l... continue reading »
Minnesota produce company recalls cantaloupe because of listeria concerns
Wholesale Produce Supply of Minneapolis is recalling fresh cut/processed cantaloupe because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Fre... continue reading »
Frozen vegetables recalled because of listeria concerns
Mount Vernon, New York-based Endico Potatoes is recalling Endico brand peas and carrots and mixed vegetables because the products have the potential t... continue reading »
NIFA outlines Extension efforts to ensure fresh produce safety
A recent National Institute of Food and Agriculture article highlighted several Cooperative Extension programs at land-grand colleges and universities... continue reading »
End-of-line processing last line of defense for food safety
FSMA’s (Food Safety Modernization Act) Produce Safety Rule is about assessing the risks of potential contamination. Those assessments are especially... continue reading »
Virtual produce safety training workshops offered through fall
Virtual training workshops from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Produce Safety Program (PSP) are available on the agency's Pr... continue reading »
Salmonella outbreak traced to Florida cucumber grower declared over
The Food and Drug Administration has completed its investigation into a multistate salmonella outbreak traced to a Florida cucumber grower, and the Ce... continue reading »
Spinach tops list of produce testing positive for pesticide residue
Spinach has topped a health advocacy organization's list of fruits and vegetables testing positive for potentially harmful pesticide residue. Envir... continue reading »
Frozen food advances showcase flexibility, efficiency
Over the past few years, the premium frozen food industry has witnessed remarkable growth, according to research platform Mordor Intelligence. An u... continue reading »
