Category: Food Safety
Former top FDA official joins startup technology company
Former Food and Drug Administration official Frank Yiannas has joined startup Internet of Things technology company Wiliot as a strategic advisor
IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show lineup set
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show keynote lineup for 2023 includes speakers from the worlds of business, athletics, and global technology strategy and innovation
How to keep produce safe from salmonella, other hazards
Trevor Suslow, an Extension research specialist at the University of California, Davis, talks to the Center for Produce Safety about produce safety’s evolution
Research aims to solve sticky situation, preserve millions in trade
A move by European nations, led by France, mandating that PLU (price look up) stickers on fresh fruits and vegetables be home compostable has major implications for U.S. exports.
Applicants sought to review Produce Safety University course
A cooperative agreement between Produce Safety University and the USDA is providing institutes of higher education and nonprofits the opportunity to review PSU’s child nutrition course
Listeriosis cases being investigated in western Washington
Listeriosis cases that have hospitalized five people and killed three are being investigated in western Washington.
IFPA’s Washington Conference set for September
Hundreds of produce and floral industry leaders will gather in Washington, D.C. in September to advocate for issues including food safety, nutrition policy and workforce concerns
FDA’s ongoing changes include proposed restructuring of Office of Regulatory Affairs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing reorganization of its Human Food Program now includes a restructuring of the Office of Regulatory Affairs which could include a new name
Program offers food safety certifications for aspiring and current professionals
A new food safety program from the Association of Food and Drug Officials offers credentialing for aspiring food safety professionals and those already working in the industry.
Butternut squash brand recalled in Ontario after testing finds listeria
Nature’s Pick brand cubed butternut squash sold in Ontario, Canada is being recalled because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Grant funding available to help farms comply with Produce Safety Rule
Qualified S.C. farmers can receive up to $2,000 per year per farm for on-site food safety improvements through USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant funding.
Ishida marks milestone with release of advanced multiheader weigher
Ishida is releasing a new CCW-AS (Computer Combination Weighing-Advantage Series) multihead weigher
Pyure offers air purification solution for food processors
Commercial air and surface purification company Pyure Dynamic Protection’s food processing solution has demonstrated more than a 90% reduction in microbial loads, according to the company.
New NanoGuard technology tackles food safety, shelf life
Start-up company NanoGuard Technologies is in the early phases of designing a technology that uses air and electricity to kill molds and pathogens on fruits, vegetables and other food
Engaging with CPS provides key benefits, rewards for food companies
5 key reasons for food companies to engage with Center for Produce safety
Bill banning 5 food additives passes California State Assembly
Five chemicals used in certain packaged foods could be banned under a bill passed last week by the California State Assembly.