While the chance of an outbreak is not great, the quality of straw mulch being used is definitely a point worth pondering.

The retailer is recalling organic zucchini distributed by World Variety Produce due to Salmonella concerns.

New work by U.S. researchers advances efforts to reduce Listeria impacts in cold storage. Another looks at cover crops’ impact on yield.

California citrus industry is the latest to step up with funding for industry organization’s research capital campaign.

Find out how researchers are using advanced hyperspectral imaging to detect toxic metal stress in basil and kale in an effort to improve food safety.

Two new hires are a part of organization’s commitment to serving as the industry’s source of advocacy in produce safety.

Dole Fresh Vegetables issues a voluntary recall of all bagged salads issued from a North Carolina and Yuma, AZ, facilities with sell-by dates from November 30 to January 8.

The Listeria outbreak is currently linked to an Illinois Fresh Express facility.

Learn more about a $2.4 million grant received by Texas A&M from USDA to improve specialty crop safety and water efficiency.

Stakeholders eye advanced tech platforms to improve collaboration between growers and processors.

Such investigations can often lead to increased efficiency, quality, and safety.

Investigators say restaurant condiment cup that held onions, cilantro, and lime tested positive.

Buurma Farms and Dole Fresh Vegetables separately issued recalls for E. coli contamination.

Awareness is key to heading off pathogen contamination and identifying practical and effective preventive controls.

Since the outbreaks are recurring, the agency says growers can prevent spreading future infections.

CDC and FDA declare the most recent outbreak has ended without identifying a specific crop.

Texas survey finds only one in five small farmers have had previous food safety training.

Learn how the FDA rule would include specialty crops.

Walmart issued a voluntary recall for potentially listeria-contaminated watermelon. Just a couple days later, Michigan-based retail Meijer and Arizona-based distributor Eagle Produce recalled cantaloupes due to possible Salmonella.