Food Safety
Study: High pressure treatment can reduce contamination in hot peppers
Even as a new recall on fresh jalapenos possibly contaminated with salmonella has been announced, researchers at the University of Delaware have relea... continue reading »
Researchers offered grants to attend Produce Research Symposium
ABC Research Laboratories is offering three research travel awards for scientists to attend the Center for Produce Safety third annual Produce Researc... continue reading »
Industry’s cantaloupe safety meetings change to webinar format
A series of webinars will replace regional meetings scheduled to develop guidelines to improve the safety of cantaloupe. Growers, buyers, auditors, ac... continue reading »
Food safety research: Ultrasound may offer another layer of safety
High-powered ultrasound may have a place in the sanitizing mix when it comes to organic leafy greens. Scientific American reports today on promising p... continue reading »
Tomatoes selected for FDA traceability study
The FDA has announced that tomatoes are among the foods selected for a product tracing pilot to be conducted under the Food Safety Modernization Act (... continue reading »
Artichokes are ready for microwave
Virtually every type of fruit and vegetable has been processed into a value-added product in recent years, as growers and processors rush to meet the ... continue reading »
Melon industry targets safety
One day. One hundred experts. One issue with exponentially greater implications. In a nutshell, those were the bones of the "Cantaloupe: Food Safety ... continue reading »
Food safety: New FDA rule expands access to food industry records
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an interim rule that gives the agency expanded access to records from the food industry. The Food Saf... continue reading »
Contaminated sprouts: FDA establishes Alliance to improve food safety
A new Sprouts Safety Alliance (SSA) has been formed to help sprout producers identify and implement best practices in the safe production of sprouts.... continue reading »
California cantaloupe industry sets public hearings on safety
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has scheduled two public hearings to discuss possible changes in the California Cantaloupe program, ... continue reading »
