Food Safety
Now is the time to raise concerns with lawmakers while they’re still working with FDA to develop food safety inspection protocols.
Listeria, salmonella, and E. coli, are among pathogens the product inhibits in wash water.
Agency says it does not intend to enforce rules during discretion period.
A multi-state and Canadian e coli outbreak has lead to the organization (and the Canadian government) to urge consumers to not eat romaine.
The Produce Safety Rule kicks in for large farms in January, but FDA will focus more on teaching rather than regulating this year.
Growers and other interested parties are encouraged by United Fresh to weigh in on agricultural water requirements in the Food Safety Modernization Act.
Dates of compliance are listed in order of when they should be followed.
FDA issued a rule to extend compliance dates for agricultural water and announced a start date for farm inspections.
While the free tool was primarily designed for use by small firms, any size manufacturer can opt to use it.
Want tips that will keep your operation on the right side of the FDA when it comes to food safety? American Vegetable Grower® decided the best advice would come directly from the FDA itself.
When you hear about recalls, the horror stories come to mind first. That’s understandable, considering the human cost […]
One way to ease the process of a food safety recall is by having detailed records of where each crop has been and who has touched it. Look over these traceability products using the latest technology to help you stay on top of your records.
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Carmen Rottenberg has been appointed Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety, and Paul Kiecker has been named Acting Administrator for the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
California Association of Winegrape Growers says because winegrapes are grown for processing, they should be exempt from produce safety rule.
FDA says the agency will extend the compliance dates after feedback from stakeholders.
A recent Purdue study says current food safety practices aren’t killing listeria in romaine lettuce tissue. Rutger’s Richard VanVranken says the report isn’t as alarming as it sounds.
Buurma Farms has a low-tech, common sense system in place that keeps its produce as safe as possible, and makes passing inspections easy.
Dozens of tech companies are looking for solutions to real-world problems vegetable growers face. We take a look at what it could really mean for you and your business.