Food safety could suffer as part of the problems caused by rising energy prices, according to several European and British industry groups.
Freshfel, the European Fresh Produce Association, warned that product freshness, quality, and safety may be
Continue Reading Trade groups warn of energy cost impact on food safety
Researchers have analyzed produce in Spain for two foodborne parasites, finding a high level of contamination.
The study assessed the occurrence of Giardia duodenalis and Cryptosporidium oocysts in green leafy vegetables sold in Valencia, Spain.
Continue Reading Scientists reveal parasite contamination of produce
In an effort to help answer the fresh produce industry’s most urgent food safety questions, the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) is funding 14 new research projects, valued at more than $3.9 million.
These 14
Continue Reading Center for Produce Safety funds 14 new research projects
The Environmental Working Group has released its annual best and worst lists of fresh produce based on pesticide residues.
The lists — released under the trademarked Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen — are based on
Continue Reading Environmental Working Groups names its top and bottom picks for fresh produce
HACCP: A systematic approach to the identification, evaluation, and control of food safety hazards.” – So says the FDA.
Although yesterday’s announcement (FDA Proposes Changes to Food Safety Modernization Act Rule to Enhance Safety
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: Is FDA creating a HACCP program for produce?
More than three-quarters of older Australians surveyed think it’s not safe to refreeze raw chicken that has been defrosted in the fridge, according to a poll.
Omnipoll found 88 percent of those over 65 thought
Continue Reading Surveys find chicken safety confusion and produce testing potential
Patients in an ongoing Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak in Canada have reported eating fresh produce before becoming sick, but officials have not identified a specific source.
The outbreak includes at least 46 people and stretches across
Continue Reading Canadian officials searching for cause of ongoing Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak
An outbreak of cryptosporidium that affected 40 people in Ireland this past year has been linked to salad from one farm.
A cluster of cryptosporidiosis cases was reported from a South Dublin laboratory in July
Continue Reading Study finds Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to boxed salad
Each summer, Oklahomans find themselves celebrating weekends with backyard barbeques, and while the grilled meats may be the main attraction, a summer cookout is incomplete without the perfect summer salad.
Just as there are safety
Continue Reading Summer is here — don’t forget safety protocols for produce
An E. coli O157 outbreak thought to be linked to fresh organic produce is spreading in Washington State, having infected people in four counties as of this afternoon.
“The outbreak currently includes six confirmed cases
Continue Reading UPDATED: Washington E. coli outbreak spreads; children in 4 counties involved
