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FDA: Reportable Food Registry is speeding action in contamination outbreaks
The FDA has released a report that says 1,153 entries into its Reportable Food Registry (RFR) have helped speed identification and investigation of po... continue reading »
United Fresh announces nominations for new board officers & directors
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chairman of the Board Development Committee Steffanie Smith, River Point Farms, has announced the slate of new officers and directo... continue reading »
Produce Marketing Association seeking volunteers
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) is seeking members from across the global fresh produce supply chain for some 80 volunteer opportunities that ... continue reading »
PIRG: Produce testing more important than ever
The U.S. PIRG (Federation of State Public Interest Research Groups) is flagging the occasion of Dole's weekend recall of nearly 800 cases of bagged le... continue reading »
Dole recalls Seven Lettuces salad as precaution, according to FDA
Dole Fresh Vegetables is voluntarily recalling 756 cases of its Seven Lettuces salad due to a possible health risk from salmonella. The bags in questi... continue reading »
Study reveals consumer produce-washing habits
Researchers who thought they would see an increase in the prevalence of consumers who wash cantaloupe before slicing were surprised by what they learn... continue reading »
Track food safety alliance’s progress at new website
The Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) has launched a website as part of its mission to develop industry training on preventive controls... continue reading »
NY Times: Jury rules for Fresh Del Monte
A Manhattan jury has awarded Fresh Del Monte $13.15 million in damages in its lawsuit against Del Monte Foods charging a breach of licensing agreement... continue reading »
Traceability survey deadline extended to April 12
The Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) has extended the deadline for its PTI Implementation Survey to April 12, giving businesses involved in any a... continue reading »
Gourmet Trading Company asparagus shipper takes award
Gourmet Trading Company has won an IoPP AmeriStar award for packaging. More than 150 packages were submitted for consideration in the awards competit... continue reading »
