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Inteligistics names food safety and agtech leader as CEO

- General News
Inteligistics, which has been developing digital technology solutions to streamline and transform the fresh food industry supply chain for over a decade, has announced the appointment of Gary Fleming as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Green Life Farms recalls baby arugula due to potential salmonella contamination

- General News
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The recalled products were available for sale at select Publix locations from 5/31/24 and have a sell by date of 6/15/24.

OGVG notes Ontario-grown long English cucumbers are safe to consume

- General News
Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers is aware that several media outlets have inaccurately showcased images of long English cucumbers as part of their media release.

TraceGains and iFoodDS announce strategic alliance

- General News
Building on industry standards, the companies are working together to make FSMA 204 compliance, and the supply chain connectivity it enables, an easy and seamless extension of existing supplier network management.

FDA-led partnership to continue Desert Food Safety Coalition

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration updated its website to share initial findings from a multi-year environmental study within the Southwest growing region conducted in partnership with the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, the Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District, and in conjunction with the Arizona Department of Agriculture and members of the leafy greens industry.

Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers

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As of June 4, 162 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Africana have been reported from 25 states and the District of Columbia. Of the 65 people interviewed, 47 (72%) reported eating cucumbers.

Fresh Start Produce recalls cucumbers

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Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida, is recalling whole cucumbers shipped to certain states from May 17th through May 21st, 2024

CDPR Report: 97% of fruits and vegetables tested in California are free of illegal pesticide residues

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Newly released California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) data show that 97% of fresh fruit and vegetable samples collected and tested contain no illegal pesticide residue.

CPS Research Symposium to focus on produce safety essentials

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Center for Produce Safety’s 15th Annual Research Symposium will take on produce safety’s top research questions when the event gets underway June 18-19 in Denver, CO.

Provision names four strategic advisors

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After forming its Strategic Advisory Group with Dr. Jennifer McEntire this March, Provision Analytics is pleased to announce its new Strategic Advisors: Joan Rosen, Sharon Beals, Donna Lynn Browne, and Courtney Cox.