What’s Being Done To Tighten up Supply Chain in the Food Industry By Thomas Skernivitz|November 1, 2021 Stakeholders eye advanced tech platforms to improve collaboration between growers and processors. Read More
Transforming Foodborne Illness Outbreak Reports Into Industrywide Actions By Trevor Suslow|October 19, 2021 Such investigations can often lead to increased efficiency, quality, and safety.
Salmonella Outbreak Source Is Still Unknown Posted by Carol Miller|September 29, 2021 Investigators say restaurant condiment cup that held onions, cilantro, and lime tested positive.
Growers Issue Two Different Parsley Recalls This Week Posted by Carol Miller|September 15, 2021 Buurma Farms and Dole Fresh Vegetables separately issued recalls for E. coli contamination.
A Wake-Up Call for Growers on Biostimulants and Biofertilizers By Trevor Suslow|June 11, 2021 Awareness is key to heading off pathogen contamination and identifying practical and effective preventive controls.
FDA Says Cattle Likely Caused Recurring E. Coli Outbreaks Posted by Carol Miller|April 7, 2021 Since the outbreaks are recurring, the agency says growers can prevent spreading future infections.
Latest E. coli in Leafy Greens Outbreak Ends Posted by Carol Miller|December 23, 2020 CDC and FDA declare the most recent outbreak has ended without identifying a specific crop.
Huge Gaps Found in Small Farms’ Food Safety Practices Posted by David Eddy|December 15, 2020 Texas survey finds only one in five small farmers have had previous food safety training.
Enhanced Food Traceability Recordkeeping Rules Proposed By Frank Giles|November 1, 2020 Learn how the FDA rule would include specialty crops.
Two Melon Recalls Announced This Week Posted by Carol Miller|October 7, 2020 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.
Unpacking Food Safety in a World of Coronavirus By Trevor Suslow|October 3, 2020 Should you implement an environmental monitoring program for COVID-19 on your farm? Why or why not?
Welcome to a New Era of Food Safety By Thomas Skernivitz|October 1, 2020 Following a pandemic-related delay, the FDA implements its blueprint for smarter traceability.
LGMA Adopts More Than 50 New Food-Safety Requirements Posted by Carol Miller|September 2, 2020 Following a series of deadly E. coli outbreaks, the leafy greens industry makes updates that will hopefully prevent future infections.
Assorted Peaches at Center of Salmonella Scare By Thomas Skernivitz|August 20, 2020 Two-pound bags supplied by Wawona Packing Co. voluntarily removed from shelves of Aldi stores in up to 20 states due to possible contamination.
Onion Recall Expands to Taylor Farms and Progressive Produce Posted by Carol Miller|August 12, 2020 CDC says the outbreak now involves 43 states.
Onions Cited as Likely Source of Salmonella Outbreak Posted by Carol Miller|August 3, 2020 A California grower/shipper issued a recall involving the entire U.S.
FDA to Resume FSMA Inspections Posted by Carol Miller|July 15, 2020 If COVID-19 rates have gone down in your county, you may see on-site inspections return as early as next week.
New Multi-State Bagged Salad Outbreak Centered in Midwest Posted by Carol Miller|June 24, 2020 CDC says ALDI, Hy-Vee, and Jewel-Osco are likely involved, but some cases cannot be traced to the stores.
Eager to Feed Your COVID-19 Diet? Eat Fresh By David Eddy|April 20, 2020 It’s a great time to buy plentiful fresh fruit, but Americans don’t seem to agree, and at least one so-called ‘environmental’ group isn’t helping.
No More Bacon!? Smithfield Situation Highlights Need For COVID-19 Worker Safety Strategies Posted by Carol Miller|April 15, 2020 With Americans purchasing more food at retail than in any other time, it’s vitally important that farm managers protect their workers.
