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E. coli outbreak leads to nationwide spinach recall
Two California companies have issued voluntary recalls of raw spinach products following an FDA investigation into the nationwide E. coli outbreak.
Lettuce Safety Initiative to Include Inspections in Salinas
The FDA announced Aug. 24 that it would begin inspecting lettuce operations in California’s Salinas Valley. Beginning Monday, Aug. 28, FDA and th... continue reading »
United Fresh Produce Association Announces European Fresh-Cut Conference
The new United Fresh Produce Association – formed by the merger of the International Fresh-cut Produce Association (IFPA) and United Fresh Fruit ... continue reading »
Senate Passes Immigration Reform Bill
On May 25, the U.S. Senate voted 62 to 36 to pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill.
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Industry Groups Release Lettuce Safety Guidance Document
The International Fresh-cut Produce Association (IFPA), Produce Marketing Association (PMA), United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association (United) and W... continue reading »
FDA Issues Draft Guidance for the Safe Production of Fresh-Cut Produce
To minimize microbial food safety hazards common to the processing of most fresh-cut fruits and vegetables sold to consumers in a ready-to-eat form, t... continue reading »
Chiquita to Consolidate Midwest Fresh-cut Fruit Processing Capacity
Chiquita Brands International announced Dec. 6 that it would close processing facilities in Manteno, Ill., and Kansas City, Mo., by February 2006 as p... continue reading »
House Passes CAFTA in a 217-215 Vote
The CAFTA-DR free trade agreement passed the U.S. House of Representatives in a 217-215 cliffhanger vote early today.
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IFPA Hires New VP for Technical Services
The International Fresh-cut Produce Association (IFPA) has hired David Gombas as its new vice president for technical services.
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Bolthouse Farms For Sale at Auction
The family-owned carrot empire, William Bolthouse Farms Inc. of Bakersfield, Calif., has “put itself up for auction” and is listed on the In... continue reading »
