Search Results for: Food Safety Modernization Act
Low food-safety risk at northern California farmers’ markets
A new study by UC Davis researchers finds a low risk of contamination of foodborne pathogens on produce and meat at northern California certifie... READ MORE »
Florida’s small, beginning farmers to get safe food training
A new opportunity for Florida’s small and medium-sized produce farmers will become a reality with the support of a USDA Food Safety Outreach Program... READ MORE »
Food safety concerns with recycling used produce containers
Despite seeming to make economic and ecological sense, there are potential issues that make reusing single-use fruit and vegetable boxes and bins fo... READ MORE »
United Fresh’s McEntire feted by NSF International at 2020 Food Safety Summit
NSF International, a global public health and safety organization, announced United Fresh Produce Association’s Jennifer McEntire, senior vice presi... READ 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 ... READ 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 ne... READ MORE »
McEntire promoted by United Fresh as senior VP of food safety, technology
United Fresh Produce Association announced July 23 the promotion of Jennifer McEntire to the position of senior vice president, food safety and techno... READ MORE »
‘Building Capacity for Food Safety Compliance at Farmers Markets’ released
Ensuring produce sold at Delmarva farmers' markets is safe and preparing local farmers to comply with a federal Food Safety Modernization Act in 2021 ... READ MORE »
Flexibility set regarding criteria for exemption under Produce Safety Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced May 22 that it will provide flexibility regarding eligibility criteria for the qualified exemption und... READ MORE »
Crawford joins California and Arizona LGMA Food Safety Programs
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement has appointed Willette Crawford to serve as compliance officer, effective immediately. Crawford will a... READ MORE »
