“Dirty Dozen” List Authors Say Conventionally Grown Produce Are “Best Foods” Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 25, 2015 Sound science prevails and consumers are encouraged to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables.Read More
Why Optical Sorting Success for Fruit Packers Starts Upstream By Bret Larreau, Key Technology|October 5, 2026
Fall Creek Nursery Solidifies Business Growth With New Raspberry Deal Posted by Growing Produce Staff|October 2, 2026
FDA, Federal Partners Develop New Method For Attributing Foodborne Illness Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 25, 2015 Data was analyzed from nearly 1,000 outbreaks to assess which categories of foods were most responsible for making people sick.
FDA Seeks $4.9 Billion To Implement Food Safety Law, Improve Quality Of Medical Products Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 3, 2015 For fiscal year 2016, agency looks to increase the budget by 9%.
What Growers Need To Know About Maximum Residue Levels By Lauren María Alexander|February 2, 2015 Maximum residue level standards vary by market and by country. Here are a few helpful hints provided by Cindy Baker Smith of Amvac Chemical Co. to help you navigate the maze.
Still Plenty On The Plate Regarding Food Safety Modernization Act [Opinion] By Lisa Lochridge|January 22, 2015 Almost two years after originally being proposed, four revised rules are still being picked over.
Food Safety Recall Survival Tips By Frank Giles|January 20, 2015 Preparation is critical to ensure a smooth process.
Two Strains Of Listeria Found At California Apple Processing Facility Posted by Christina Herrick|January 12, 2015 Bakersfield, CA, company works with federal and state officials to determine source of listeriosis-associated outbreak.
USDA Pesticide Summary Confirms Residues Pose No Safety Risk Posted by Lauren María Alexander|December 22, 2014 Annual summary shows overall chemical residues found on foods are at levels below the tolerances established by EPA.
Del Monte Recalls Fresh Cut Fruit With Apples Due To Possible Listeria Contamination Posted by Christina Herrick|December 11, 2014 Voluntary recall enacted following the results of a random test by the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Division of Food Safety.
Survey Shows Food Safety, GMOs Among Public-Issue Concerns For Floridians Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 9, 2014 Need for education clear as confusion, misperception rampant among results.
Multistate Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Bean Sprouts Posted by Rosemary Gordon|November 25, 2014 FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention along with state and local officials continue to investigate the food-borne illness outbreak.
California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement Revises Website To Provide Easy Access To Food Safety Topics Posted by Rosemary Gordon|October 15, 2014 The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement’s revised website provides food safety news and resources.
Center For Produce Safety To Fund 14 Projects Posted by Rosemary Gordon|October 7, 2014 The objective of the new grant awards is to provide the industry with practical research that can be used at all levels of the supply chain.
USDA Issues Updates To Food Safety Modernization Act Posted by Christina Herrick|September 19, 2014 Water testing, definition of applicable farms based on produce sales among clarifications to proposed rules.
FDA Announces Cooperative Agreement To Implement National Produce Safety Rule Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 17, 2014 Agreement will provide information to help plan and carry out the produce safety rule in partnership with state regulatory agencies.
Be Ready For Food Safety Rules Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 5, 2014 Stay one step ahead of the food safety rules but anticipating the changes you will need to make on your farm.
Most Fresh California Produce Has Little/No Detectable Pesticides Posted by David Eddy|September 4, 2014 State Department of Pesticide Regulation finds that 95% of produce was in compliance.
Linkfresh ERP Technology Provides A Comprehensive Traceability Solution For Growers Posted by Lauren María Alexander|August 12, 2014 ERP technology from Linkfresh is Produce Traceability Initiative compliant, and helps growers streamline their traceability plan from field to fork.
Traceability Software Offers Flexible System For Users Posted by Lauren María Alexander|August 4, 2014 The software, available from Schoneman Inc., provides growers with the tools they need to remain PTI compliant.
Wawona Packing Expands Recall Of Stone Fruit Posted by Christina Herrick|August 4, 2014 Dates extended to July 17 added as precaution of possible listeria contamination of packed peaches, plums, nectarines, and plots.
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