food safety
Progress Made in Return of Spinach to the Market
With the source of the E. coli contamination in raw spinach narrowed down to a three-county area in California, sales of spinach from other growing re... continue reading »
FDA to Narrow Scope of E. coli Investigation by Friday, Sept. 22
According to the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) on Sept. 20, the FDA will narrow down the source of E. coli contamination to a specific growing a... continue reading »
FDA Advises Consumers to Toss Out Bagged Spinach
The FDA announced Sept. 14 that due to an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7, consumers should dispose of all bagged spinach products and all salad mixes tha... continue reading »
Group Announces New Programs, Logo During Conference
The merger between United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association (UFFVA) and the International Fresh-cut Produce Association (IFPA) became official Sep... continue reading »
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 »
Classic Salads Issues Voluntary Recall of Bagged Salads
Classic Salads, Watsonville, Calif., announced a voluntary recall at 3 p.m. July 27 after Salmonella was found in some of its bagged salads, said sale... continue reading »
Dole Settles Lawsuit Over Last Year’s E. Coli Outbreak
Salina, Calif.-based Dole Fresh Vegetable announced June 13 that it had reached a settlement with nine consumers who were made sick by contaminated ba... continue reading »
IFPA, United Members Approve Merger
Members of the United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association (United) and the International Fresh-cut Produce Association (IFPA) have voted in support of... continue reading »
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 »
House of Representatives Passes Food Labeling Bill
On March 9, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the National Uniformity for Food Act of 2005 (HR 4167) with a 283-139 vote.
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