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Gibson Farms recalls organic walnuts linked to E. coli outbreak

- General News
The Organic Light Halves and Pieces shelled walnuts were sold to distributors located in California and Washington.

E. Coli outbreak tied to organic walnuts

- General News
Of the 10 people interviewed, all 10 (100%) reported eating walnuts, and almost all reported buying organic walnuts from bulk bins in food co-ops or natural food stores.

Infinite Herbs expands recall of fresh organic basil

- General News
Infinite Herbs LLC of Miami, Florida, is expanding its April 18th recall to include Melissa's brand fresh organic basil in 2.0 oz ( 96 packages, UPC 0 45255 14142 9) and 4.0 oz packages (24 packages, UPC 0 45255 14439 0) available for sale at Dierberg's stores in Illinois and Missouri between February 10th and 20th.

Provision Analytics names food safety expert as strategic advisor

- General News
Provision Analytics has appointed Dr. Jennifer McEntire as its Strategic Advisor and head of its new Strategic Advisory Group.

GS1 US releases resources to help address U.S. FDA requirements

- General News
GS1 US has published a new suite of resources to help companies address the requirements of the U.S. FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Traceability Rule (FSMA Rule 204).

Packaging alliance says EU packaging study ignores food safety and food waste

- General News
The Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods notes that the JRC Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) omitted considerations of food loss and waste. 

Food safety working group to meet at FPAA Spring Policy Summit 2024

- General News
FPAA is pleased to announce that the North American Produce Food Safety Working Group (NAPFSWG) will be part of the upcoming FPAA Spring Policy Summit, scheduled to take place on April 3, 2024, at the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa in Tubac, Arizona.

Produce Traceability Initiative releases FSMA 204 implementation guidance

- General News
The requirements of the Produce Traceability Initiative for case-level traceability are aligned with the Final Rule and cover approximately 90-95% of the requirements.

Fresh Express recalls salads with cheese related to Listeria outbreak

- General News
The salad kits being recalled were available for purchase at retail grocery stores in AL, CA, FL, GA, ID, UT and WA in limited quantities.

Ready Pac recalls four salads with cheese related to Listeria outbreak

- General News
A total of 15,751 cases were manufactured between December 2023 through February 2024 by Ready Pac Foods and distributed to Walmart, WinCo, and Costco.