EXPO panels to examine food safety, inspections
Produce recalls are becoming too common. Food safety is paramount, and Ohio and Michigan are among Great Lakes states that will begin offering free food safety inspections in the next year. States are working to interpret the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) with regard to water and irrigation while beginning to inspect growing operations for other aspects of the regulation. A panel at the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO will discuss what FSMA means for growers and how growers can take advantage of free consultations and inspections to improve their operations’ food s... moreLatest News
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