Food Safety
FDA issues further drafts of food safety guidance standards
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb issued a statement Oct. 19 regarding FDA's new steps to help produce growers and processors to more effectively comply with food safety requirements. "Fruits and vegetables are a key part of... more »
Michigan offers grants for food safety education, training
The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) is seeking proposals for food safety education and training as part of the Food Safety Education Fund grant program. Grant proposals must be received by MDARD... more »
Assisting produce growers in complying with food safety laws
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule is the first law to regulate the growing and harvesting of fresh produce. The law is aimed at identifying on-farm risks and being proactive in preventing... more »
EXPO panels to examine food safety, inspections
Produce recalls are becoming too common. Food safety is paramount, and Ohio and Michigan are among Great Lakes states that will begin offering free food safety inspections in the next year. States are working to... more »
Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program results released
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Oct. 1 issued the results of its 2016 Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program. The FDA results are consistent with the United States Department of Agriculture's Pesticide Data Program... more »
How the FSMA produce rule defines a ‘farm’
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule regulates farms. The definition of a farm can be a tricky business under the law, however, and bears a bit of exploration. Some businesses you may... more »
Food safety guidelines for fresh tomato supply chain available
United Fresh has released release of the third edition of the Commodity Specific Food Safety Guidelines for the Fresh Tomato Supply Chain, referred to as the Tomato Guidelines. This document lays the foundation for a forthcoming... more »
Using GAP audits for success in the marketplace
Growing specialty crops in today’s marketplace is becoming more complex. Farmers cannot simply plant a crop, nurture it to maturity, harvest it, and get it to market. They also must incorporate a culture of food... more »
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