Food Safety
Training for farmers and growers on Produce Safety Rule set for Georgia
Tift County (Georgia) Extension will host the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s training for farmers and growers on the produce safety rule. The meeting will be Aug. 12 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The cost for the... more »
West Michigan facility built for produce growers’ value-added products, food processing
The community college in the Michigan town of Muskegon is hedged about with fruit and vegetable farm operations. Blueberry farms and apple orchards dot the countryside, with major production areas in Sparta (apples) and South... more »
FDA shows findings following summer 2020 outbreak linked to peaches
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released a report on its investigation of the Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak in peaches. The FDA and multiple state and federal partners investigated an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections... more »
United Fresh Produce Association supports produce safety pipeline
The United Fresh Produce Association announced June 2 its continued commitment to the future of produce safety professionals with the addition of two part time summer interns and complimentary registration to the produce safety track... more »
Produce Safety Alliance adds Midwest Regional Extension Associate
Laurie George joined the Produce Safety Alliance May 17 as the Midwest Regional Extension Associate. George received her Master of Science degree and Ph.D. in Plant, Soils and Agricultural... more »
Inspection and audit rates remain unchanged, USDA says
USDA Specialty Crops Program fees for inspection and audit services will remain at current rates as of Oct. 1, 2021. A notice on the unchanged rates was published in the Federal Register on April 20, 2021.... more »
Dole gives $750K to Center for Produce Safety, citing stakes, gains
Dole Food Co. Vice President Food Safety and Quality Natalie Dyenson is frank about the two-sided coin that motivated her company to contribute $750,000 to Center for Produce Safety’s new capital fundraising campaign: much is... more »
Western Food Safety Conference extends registration to May 3
With an online program and strong industry participation, the Western Food Safety Conference on May 5-6 has extended its registration opportunity to May 3. The two-day event will feature live presentations from industry-leading scientists, managers... more »
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