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PTI developing responses to traceability report
Two pilot projects, developed by the Institute of Food Technologists on behalf of FDA, are being reviewed for comment by the Produce Traceability Initiative.
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GLOBALG.A.P. programs recognized by GFSI
Two GLOBALG.A.P. produce food safety protocols have been benchmarked by the GLobal Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
» Read moreInstantLabs listeria test kit earns certification
InstantLabs Listeria Species Food Safety Kit receives AOAC Performance Tested Methods certification.
» Read moreAnnual symposium to target produce safety
Center for Produce Safety annual seminar set for June 25-26 in Rochester, N.Y.
» Read morePTI developing responses to traceability report
Two pilot projects, developed by the Institute of Food Technologists on behalf of FDA, are being reviewed for comment by the Produce Traceability Initiative.
» Read moreNew web resource keeps industry updated on FSMA
California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement launches website devoted to the Food Safety Modernization Act.
» Read moreBirko offers foamers, boot washer/scrubbers
Sanitation products minimize the spread of bacteria in produce processing plants.
» Read moreChlorine stabilizer shows promise in wash environment
Chlorine is a commonly used tool of the fresh-cut produce industry to prevent cross-contamination in the wash flume. But a high organic load, as is common in fresh-cut produce, reduces the efficacy of chlorine by using up free chlorine. A new chlorine stabilizer called SmartWash from New Leaf Food Safety Solutions, Salinas, Calif., could improve food safety during the wash and transport through the cutting room. SmartWash is a chlorine stabilizer made from Generally Recognized As Safe ingredients, and complies with FDA produce-wash guidelines. It is a substitute for citric acid to adjust the pH of the wash solution to the desired level, typically 3.5-5.5. The equipment is easily added inline, and is currently employed in Taylor Farms' leafy green lines. New Leaf and Taylor Farms are owned by the same parent company, Taylor Fresh Foods. The technology showed positive results, but the company wanted… » Read moreFresh-cut plant ordered closed after listeria outbreak
The Texas Department of State Health Services in late October ordered Sangar Fresh Cut Produce in San Antonio to stop processing food and recall all products shipped from the plant since January.
» Read moreFMI announces new food safety center
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) has established The Center of Excellence for Food Safety and Protection. The center will serve as a comprehensive resource for food safety and protection information, initiatives and programs to support FMI members, the food and consumer products industry and consumers.
» Read moreFDA, USDA, Cornell University announce alliance for produce safety
A public-private organization will provide produce growers and packagers with fundamental, on-farm food safety knowledge, in advance of a proposed produce safety regulation, the FDA, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and Cornell University announced in a joint statement in early November.
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