Tag: food safety
FDA issues report on fall 2019 Romaine lettuce outbreaks
- General News
As part of our ongoing efforts to combat foodborne illness, the FDA released the findings of an investigation into three outbreaks of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses that occurred in Fall 2019, all tied to romaine lettuce, that suggests the proximity of cattle to produce fields may have been a contributing factor.
UNFI recalls organic basil after cyclospora sampling
- General News
United Natural Foods, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of Wild Harvest Organic Basil distributed out of UNFI’s Hopkins, MN distribution center to select retailers in Minnesota between 4/18/2020-5/8/2020.
LGMA hires compliance officer for food safety programs
- General NewsSacramento, CA, May 11, 2020 -The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) BB #:210653 announced today …
iFoodDS acquires HarvestMark
- General News
This combined solution is unique in the industry. It enables streamlined management of day-to-day food safety and quality control risks—regardless of where they occur in the supply chain—by providing traceability, both at the lot and item level, with continuous real-time tracking of food safety practices.
A way for growers to operate more safely near an animal feed lot
- General NewsThe produce industry has been working on how to operate more safely near concentrated animal feeding …
California Strawberry Commission adds coronavirus safety guidance
- General News
Over the past 60 days, the Commission staff has visited nearly every strawberry farm currently operating in California, and provided on-site training, signage and informative materials to keep farm workers healthy, highlighting the Centers for Disease Control guidance on creating a safer work environment, and how to protect oneself through daily activities.
Chipotle to pay largest ever food safety fine
- General News
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. agreed to pay a $25 million fine to resolve criminal charges related to the food safety problems that sickened more than 1,000 people from 2015 to 2018.
Good food safety can’t be a competitive disadvantage
- General NewsA good food safety plan means more than just being able to check the appropriate boxes …
LGMA to host webinar for buyers
- General NewsFrom the California Leafy Green Products Handler Marketing Agreement BB #:210653 Dear LGMA Trade Partner: Join …
Fresh produce is safe, but how do we get consumers to believe it?
- Featured
Whenever I’m feeling like some punishment, I wade into a moms group discussion on social media. It’s an eye-opening experience. This time of year, the windmill I’m usually chasing is the Dirty Dozen. Instead, it’s fresh produce safety during COVID-19.