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FDA issues final guidance on mandatory recall authority

When the Food and Drug Administration tells a food company to issue a recall “or else,” a new document describes exactly what that means.

Nov 08, 2018 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #Food safety

Canada increases cases in salmonella outbreak

The Public Health Agency of Canada has increased the number of salmonella infections related to English cucumbers purchased in Western Canada this summer.

Nov 05, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce Retail, #Cucumbers, #Food safety, #Salmonella, #Outbreak

PSSI looks to real-time data monitoring for insights

Already a big player in meat and poultry facilities, Packers Sanitation Services Inc. is seeking to expand its footprint in the fresh produce world with real-time data monitoring of its sanitation services.

Oct 26, 2018 by Tom Karst #Food Safety/Traceability, #Food safety, #Produce Tech

UPDATED: McCain recalls all products from facility

UPDATED: In a rare recall of foods for two types of pathogens, federal agencies are investigating deli items containing processed vegetables from McCain Foods USA Inc.

Oct 22, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce Retail, #Food safety, #Listeria, #Salmonella

Health agency reports salmonella linked to Costco cukes

The Washington State Department of Health is investigating six cases of salmonella possibly linked to English cucumbers from Costco this summer.

Oct 22, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Cucumbers, #Food safety, #Salmonella

Walmart food safety VP Frank Yiannas headed to FDA

Frank Yiannas, the vice president of food safety for Walmart and an outspoken proponent of blockchain, is leaving retail to take a post at the Food and Drug Administration.

Oct 18, 2018 by Ashley Nickle #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Food safety

CPS names next round of produce safety projects

The Center for Produce Safety has announced 13 new research awards at about $2.6 million.

Oct 05, 2018 by Chris Koger #Food safety, #Produce Research

Sobeys recalls broccoli products

Canadian retailer Sobeys Inc. has issued a recall for 19 fresh-cut and deli products containing broccoli due to possible listeria contamination.

Oct 05, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce Retail, #Listeria, #Food safety, #Broccoli, #Recall

Arizona LGMA revises metrics in wake of E. coli outbreak

As the Yuma, Ariz., lettuce season begins, growers there will be following new food safety standards after an industry-led massive effort dug into the possible causes of an E. coli outbreak linked to Yuma romaine.

Oct 01, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Food safety, #E. coli, #Outbreak, #Arizona

FDA policy would list retailers who have recalled food

The Food and Drug Administration is considering a policy of releasing the names of retailers who have products involved in outbreaks that could result in illness or deaths.

Sep 26, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce Retail, #Outbreak, #Recall, #Food safety, #Salad Mix, #FDA