Food Safety
Mastronardi completes fifth EFI certification
Mastronardi Produce (sold under the Sunset brand) has certified its fifth operation through Equitable Food Initiative. According to a news release, this certification marks a milestone for Mastronardi, making it one of just a handful of... more »
Identifying food borne pathogens throughout supply chain PathogenDX goal
PathogenDx Inc., an Arizona based technology company which has developed a multiplexed microarray DNA-based pathogen testing platform, announced Sept. 10 that it will collaborate with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to study... more »
Food safety research enhanced by produce industry
Growers need not wait on the government for timely guidance to food safety questions or concerns. That’s what industry veteran Victor Smith sees as one of the biggest benefits of the Center for Produce Safety... more »
A new culture of food safety part of FDA’s ‘Smarter Era’ Blueprint
When the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released its “Era of Smarter Food Safety” blueprint, among the core elements was a new culture of food safety. FDA defined this element as “a focus... more »
10 things being done to ensure leafy greens safety this fall
In a year of unparalleled tragedies stemming from the pandemic to California wildfires, lettuce farmers in California and Arizona are taking action to prevent foodborne illness outbreaks. As we approach the fall transition when patterns... more »
You will know if your farm water sources are at risk with testing
How do you know if your water sources are low risk? An annual water system inspection is the way to go. Whether the farm uses groundwater or surface water, evaluating the extent of control involves... more »
California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement updates food safety practices
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement Board voted last week to accept several updates to required food safety practices for the farming of leafy greens. “Over 50 recommended changes were unanimously approved by the Board... more »
FDA, CDC probe multi-state outbreak of Cyclospora illnesses in bagged salads
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration provided an update Aug. 14 on the status of the investigation of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses tied to the consumption of bagged salads. This update is not just on the number of... more »
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