The USDA is reminding growers of specialty crops, which includes fruits and vegetables, of a Jan. 31 deadline to apply for the agency’s Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program.
The Jan. 31 deadline is for expenses incurred in 2022. The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will accept applications for
Continue Reading Deadline approaches for USDA food safety program reimbursementsA 71-year-old man is facing 18 months in federal prison for taking bribes in exchange for giving false food safety training certificates to foodservice workers from 2008 to 2015.
Ernest Griffin negotiated a plea agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice in the case, admitting last year to one count
Continue Reading Elderly man sentenced to 18 months for certification bribes
Orange Bakery Inc., whose customers include Whole Foods Market and Sam’s Club, this week denied claims in a federal civil case that allege the company stopped required food safety testing and has been forging third-party certifications for more than a year. The bakery company, based in Irvine, CA, has several
Continue Reading Sam’s Club bakery supplier denies it is endangering consumers
Continue Reading Teach, train, test, repeat — food safety refreshers a must
