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USDA Blog: Improving the safety of leafy greens
Food safety is a top priority for consumers, especially when it comes to the leafy greens in salads. Researchers at the University of Arizona have dis... continue reading »
United Fresh’s Stenzel, Gombas, Guenther join USDA committees
United Fresh’s President and CEO, Tom Stenzel, along with Senior Vice President, Food Safety and Technology, Dave Gombas, and Senior Vice President... continue reading »
$21 million set aside to aid in drought relief
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will invest approximately $21 million in additional... continue reading »
USDA funding available for food safety training, outreach, assistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the availability of $2.3 million for the es... continue reading »
Draft guidance on mandatory food recalls available for comment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has published a notice in the Federal Register that a draft guidance for industry on mandatory food recalls is a... continue reading »
USDA approves record-breaking purchase of apples
The U.S. Apple Association’s (USApple) request for a bonus buy of fresh apples and processed products has been approved by USDA. The purchase in... continue reading »
