Food Safety

Cantaloupe outbreaks: What consumers can do

With cantaloupe grown in southwestern Indiana under recall after being linked to two deaths and more than 140 illnesses from salmonella, on the heel... continue reading »

FDA: Salmonella outbreak, including two deaths, linked to contaminated cantaloupes from Indiana

The FDA is investigating a multistate oubreak of salmonella infections including two deaths that may be related to cantaloupe grown in Southwest Ind... continue reading »

Burch now recalling season’s worth of cantaloupes and honeydew melons

Burch Equipment LLC, North Carolina, has expanded its cantaloupe recall to include all of this growing season's cantaloupes and honeydew melons ... continue reading »

Industry news roundup: The latest from around the fresh-cut industry

Check out these latest developments from around the fresh-cut produce industry. Scroll down to read about what's new from 3M Food Safety, Key Te... continue reading »

Ready Pac recalls apple slice products

Missa Bay, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ready Pac Foods based in Swedesboro, N.J., is voluntarily recalling a total of 293,488 cases and 296,224 ind... continue reading »

Consolidated trade show, reorganized education sessions on tap for PMA Fresh Summit 2012

The 2012 Produce Marketing Association Fresh Summit Oct. 26-28 will feature a consolidated trade show for exhibitors and education sessions designed... continue reading »

Reichel Foods recalls some Dippin’ Stix sliced apples for possible listeria contamination

Reichel Foods, Inc. of Rochester, Minn., is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Dippin’ Stix Sliced Apples & Caramel with Peanuts be... continue reading »

Unsanitary packing shed conditions prompt expanded N.C. cantaloupe recall

Burch Equipment LLC in North Carolina is expanding a more limited voluntary recall of cantaloupes that began July 28, now that an FDA inspection has... continue reading »

California Leafy Greens launches consumer information site

The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement has developed a new website.  Operating in conjunction with the organization’s primary si... continue reading »

North Carolina firm conducts voluntary recall of cantaloupe after random sample tests for listeria

Nearly 600 cases of whole Athena (SEE NOTE BELOW) cantaloupes are being voluntarily recalled by Burch Equipment LLC in North Carolina after a random... continue reading »