The intestinal parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis is a growing food safety priority for the fresh produce industry. C. cayetanensis is the only Cyclospora species that causes illness in humans.

As part of our ongoing efforts to combat foodborne illness and aligned with our New Era of Smarter Food Safety initiative, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the Cyclospora Prevention, Response and Research Action Plan.

A handful of Cyclospora cayetanensis outbreaks tied to U.S.-grown produce since 2018 have prompted several researchers to begin looking at possible domestic sources of the pathogen and potential industry risks.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statement following the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) vote to strengthen its enforcement of the Made in USA standard:

The Food Traceability Leadership Consortium (FTLC), formed in March, has announced three key guidelines for its ongoing work to explore solutions to the FDA’s proposed traceability regulations under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

Researchers at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and North Carolina State University recently found that a stable, naturally occurring, health-promoting compound called γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), was generated through the fermentation of brined cucumbers.

Plastic pallet manufacturer Craemer Group has released the CR4-5, the newest 40-by-48-inch pallet model within its CR series, well-known for its sustainability and heavy-duty load capabilities.