Food Safety
Produce safety session draws Colorado association members
The Center for Produce Safety's (CPS) June 20-21 symposium brought cutting edge food safety researchers to Denver to talk about current research and its application to the produce industry as well as to hear from... more »
Penn State develops plan to educate plain sect on food safety
Technology has changed the way we communicate and learn. Computers, video conferencing and online courses are just a few of the tools educators commonly use to impart knowledge. But what if you normally use technology... more »
New resources help industry navigate regulatory inspections
Do you know your rights and responsibilities when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shows up to conduct a regulatory inspection at your food facility or farm? New resources – including a June 8 webinar... more »
Factors to consider when purchasing used produce processing equipment
Purchasing equipment for a fruit or vegetable packhouse can be a daunting task. Usually the last thing on most farmers’ minds when buying equipment is food safety. It still might be a good idea for... more »
Produce Safety Network updated as part of FSMA
When the Produce Safety Rule became final in November 2015 as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the FDA began the process of building the Produce Safety Network (PSN) to support the efforts... more »
BrightFarms announces voluntary regional recall of produce
BrightFarms is initiating a voluntary recall of packaged produce sold in Giant Food stores due to the potential presence of metal as a result of construction at its Elkwood, Virginia (Culpeper County) greenhouse farm. According... more »
USDA offers disaster assistance programs for recent damage
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue reminds farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses that were affected by the recent severe storms and flooding that USDA has several programs that provide assistance before, during and after disasters. ... more »
Indiana growers face flooding challenges
Recent heavy rains across much of the state have resulted in widespread ponding and flooding in fields. This creates challenges for farmers growing produce for fresh consumption because of the potential for the introduction of... more »
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