food safety
Studies point to deficiencies in food safety in leafy greens
Foodborne illnesses resulting from leafy green products have increased more than consumption over the past 35 years, according to the Centers for Dise... continue reading »
Central American Produce Recalls Honduran-Grown Melons
Central American Produce Inc. of Pompano Beach, Fla., has voluntarily recalled cantaloupes grown, packed and shipped by an independent third-party gro... continue reading »
Salmonella Outbreak Traced to Cantaloupes
A salmonella outbreak in the United States and Canada has been asscociated with a Honduran melon grower. FDA has issued an import alert regarding entr... continue reading »
Charlie’s Produce Recalls Cut Melons Following FDA Alert
Charlie's Produce of Spokane, Wash., recalled its branded cut melon products because they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella, accor... continue reading »
Marketing Food Safety and Food Security
It’s not sexy to tout your food safety program. But is it smart? Absolutely.
Many people inside our industry have grown tir... continue reading »
Alfalfa Sprouts Recalled in 4 States
The California Department of Health Services is advising consumers not to eat Salad Cosmo brand alfalfa sprouts because the product may be contaminate... continue reading »
Looking into the Future
USDA released its agricultural projections through 2017 in February, and the report indicates that agriculture - and the fresh-cut industry by inferen... continue reading »
