Food Safety
On-farm review a low-pressure FSMA approach
Small growers stressing out over pending formal inspections may benefit from some practice. On-Farm Readiness Reviews (OFRRs) offer something of a dry run or practice test for such growers. The program has been implemented nationwide,... more »
New safefruitsandveggies.com website launched by AFF
The Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) has launched an updated safefruitsandveggies.com website with new content and to improve visitors’ experiences on the increasingly popular site. “The safefruitsandveggies.com website now receives tens of thousands of... more »
Caito Foods recalls fresh-cut melon clamshells linked to illnesses
Caito Foods is voluntarily recalling a variety of fresh-cut melon products that were distributed in 16 states, saying they’re investigating reports of illnesses linked to the products. The voluntary... more »
Traceability system works at Fancy Farms
Working with its broker Wish Farms, Fancy Farms participates in a Compliance with the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) program required for Wish Farms growers. This industry-developed program ensures case-level electronic traceability. In addition, the growers... more »
Prepare for on-farm food safety success by making a plan
Early spring can provide a great opportunity to begin preparations for the growing season ahead. With seed ordering, equipment repair, production planning and everything else farms have to do to prepare for the upcoming growing season,... more »
Vermont produce growers awarded $60K for food safety ugrades
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) awards $60,000 to 13 Vermont produce growers making on-farm improvements that prevent or reduce produce safety risks. VAAFM’s Produce Program issued a third round of Vermont... more »
FDA offers FSMA ‘Coverage and Exemptions/Exclusions’ document
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law on Jan. 4, 2011 by President Obama. The goal of this law is to ensure the the U.S. food supply remains safe by shifting the... more »
Ag Technology Summit to include PMA’s Whitaker on food safety
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Chief Science and Technology Officer, Bob Whitaker, Ph.D. will present the morning keynote at the Salinas Valley Ag Technology Summit at Hartnell College in Salinas, California, on March 27. Whitaker’s keynote... more »
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