The source of the contamination is currently under investigation.

 In a release from FDA, Northstar Produce Inc. of St. Louis Park, MN, has recalled 33 cases of […]

Hand washing is critical as it is the first line of defense to protect food, says the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement.

  The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has announced 11 new research awards valued at nearly $2 million. […]

USDA’s FDA announced a public meeting to offer the opportunity for discussion on the recently finalized rules on […]

Since its inception in 2007, the center has provided $16.4 million to fund critically-needed, actionable produce safety research.

Investigators are working to trace back the tomatoes to the farm of origin.

PMA’s Bob Whitaker says the focus now will be to make sure the regulations best serve the public health and applauds FDA’s the clarification of the definition of “farm.”

Andrew and Williamson Fresh Produce recalls Limited Edition brand cucumbers because of possible health risk.

No one ever wants to make someone sick after consuming fresh produce, but in spite of the protocols in place, recallls happen and you must be prepared.

Letter from members of Congress asks FDA to expedite assistance and training for small producers.

Group food safety audits, slated to be available next spring, may save small- to mid-size
growers time and money.

The California Leafy Green Marketing Agreement’s (LGMA) annual report shows the group received the lowest number of citations in its history.

The legislation would offer a federal standard for voluntary labeling of foods containing GMOs.  

This week the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) submitted comments on behalf of its membership to FDA regarding the […]

UF/IFAS grad students seeking to field questions relating to the GMO regulatory processes, food labeling, and product safety.

Purdue Extension and the Illiana Watermelon Association (IWA) are offering audit cost-sharing programs to Indiana fruit and vegetable […]

GLOBALG.A.P., a farm certification standards organization, and United Fresh invite United Fresh Convention (June 8-10) attendees to stay […]

In written comments submitted today to the FDA proposed Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) implementation work plans (Focus […]