Food Safety
FDA names Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods in ongoing restructuring
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has named its first Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods as part of an ongoing restructuring of the agency’s Hu... continue reading »
Maine broccoli producer voices concerns for state crop following pesticide sanctions
In the wake of the discovery of use of an illegal pesticide by a large Maine broccoli farm, one state producer voiced concern that consumers may lose ... continue reading »
Saf-T-Guard introduces new line of gloves
Saf-T-Gard International has expanded its line of disposable gloves with a new product made using a hybrid thermoplastic elastomer material. Ambi-G... continue reading »
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. ... continue reading »
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 busin... continue reading »
How to keep produce safe from salmonella, other hazards
Trevor Suslow, an Extension research specialist at the University of California, Davis, is a key figure in fresh produce food safety, helping to defin... continue reading »
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 im... continue reading »
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 r... continue reading »
Listeriosis cases being investigated in western Washington
Listeriosis cases that have hospitalized five people and killed three are being investigated in western Washington. The Tacoma-Pierce County Health... continue reading »
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 p... continue reading »
