Tag: food safety
BrightFarms recalls packaged salad greens sold in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and Indiana
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The recall includes the below salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with "best by" dates through 7/29/2021.
FDA investigates Salmonella outbreak linked to BrightFarms salad
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The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to the consumption of BrightFarms Sunny Crunch Salad produced in the firm’s Rochelle, IL facility.
FDA marks one year of smarter food safety new era
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One year ago today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint.
California LGMA to mandate risk-based pre-harvest testing
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The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement Board voted this week to mandate pre-harvest testing for leafy greens grown in fields where elevated risk factors are present.
FDA releases Cyclospora action plan
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As part of our ongoing efforts to combat foodborne illness and aligned with our New Era of Smarter Food Safety initiative, today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the Cyclospora Prevention, Response and Research Action Plan.
Dole recalls blueberries due to potential cyclospora contamination
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This voluntary recall is due to possible Cyclospora contamination on Dole™ Fresh Blueberries. Dole Diversified North America, Inc. is coordinating closely with regulatory officials. No illnesses have been reported to date in association with the recall.
Village Farms uses IPM, reducing need for pesticides
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Creepy crawly bugs come in all shapes and sizes in this great wide world of ours, and we know that every insect plays a part in keeping our environment in balance.
Asian specialty mushrooms recalled due to Listeria risk
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The Food and Drug Administration issued recall alerts for enoki and seafood variety specialty mushrooms imported from Asia from several companies because of a risk of Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
FDA Romaine sampling program in 2019-20 found no pathogens
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The FDA conducted a small, focused assignment in 2019 and 2020 to collect samples of raw agricultural commodity romaine lettuce to test for pathogenic Escherichia coli (specifically, Shiga toxin-producing E. coli or STEC) and Salmonella spp., microbial hazards repeatedly linked to foodborne illnesses associated with romaine lettuce consumption.
FDA seeks innovative traceability tools, opens dialogue on advancing food safety with technology
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FDA says it's working differently to enhance food traceability and support the use of technology to strengthen the food safety system.