Tag: food safety

Jim Jones, deputy commissioner for human foods at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), resigned yesterday. 

The Center for Produce Safety acknowledges industry leaders renewing their financial commitments to advance fresh produce food safety.

As companies that grow, manufacture, process, pack, hold or sell perishable foods on the Food Traceability List prepare for the January 25, 2026 compliance date, they are struggling to find answers for complex supply chain processes.

Week in Review: We had lots of news from the retail world, international trade, and food safety. But let’s start with today’s holiday. 

Most people know the FDA has set a January 2026 enforcement deadline for compliance with FSMA 204, which requires traceability and lot code tracking.

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas is pleased to announce its annual Spring Policy Summit, to be held on April 2nd at the renowned Tubac Golf Resort & Spa, to be followed by the North American Produce Food Safety Summit on April 3rd at the same location.

“We thank the FDA for their partnership and transparency in the reports released today,” said IFPA Chief Food Safety and Regulatory Officer Natalie Dyenson.

The International Fresh Produce Association has announced two recent additions that will complete the Food Safety team at the organization. 

Braga Fresh is voluntarily issuing a precautionary advisory of a single production lot of washed and ready-to-eat 12-oz Marketside Broccoli Florets with best if used by date Dec. 10, 2024.

Since the last update on December 5, a total of 32 additional illnesses have been reported. As of December 17, 2024, a total of 100 people infected.