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EU audit finds issues with Serbian controls of fruit

By News Desk on November 19, 2019

Most soft fruits exported from Serbia to Europe are not subject to official controls at primary production levels, according to a recently released audit report.

DG Sante, the European Commission’s unit for policy on food…
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Auditors say some of Turkey’s food safety controls meet EU requirements

By Joe Whitworth on August 29, 2018

Official food safety controls in Turkey can ensure that food of non-animal origin intended for export to the European Union meet requirements for primary production and processing, according to a report.

The Directorate-General for Health…
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Research Shows UV Light Can Kill Foodborne Pathogens on Certain Fruits

By Lydia Zuraw on July 23, 2015

RaspberriesCloseupMainNew research out of Washington State University shows that ultraviolet C light can help kill foodborne pathogens on certain fruits. The light, which cannot penetrate opaque, solid objects, destroys the nucleic acid and disrupts the…
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Publix Recalls Fruit and Grain Salad for Listeria Risk

By News Desk on March 27, 2013

Publix Super Markets issued a voluntary recall of a fruit and grain salad sold at its stores Tuesday because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The company is recalling certain lots of its…
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How Do Pathogens Get Into Produce?

By Cookson Beecher on January 23, 2013

Leafy greens, lettuce, cantaloupes, mangoes and strawberries. These are just some of the foods that have sickened or even killed people when they were contaminated with foodborne pathogens such as E. coli, Listeria and…
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For Fruits and Veggies, the Choice Should Be Easy

By Dr. Christine Bruhn on October 9, 2012

Choosing healthy food is complicated for consumers when they are faced with conflicting recommendations. In the case of the healthiest foods – fruits and vegetables – the choice should be very easy. Consumers simply should…
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New Produce Regulations Won’t Be Final Until OMB Says So

By Dan Flynn on July 25, 2012

PROVIDENCE–With implementing regulations held up at the White House’s Executive Office of Management and Budget (OMB), officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are finding themselves able to talk only in generalities about…
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Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables: They’re Essential to a Healthy Diet

By Dr. Carl L. Keen on June 8, 2012

Last month the United States Department of Agriculture released its Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary which reports pesticide residues on fruits, vegetables and other foods commonly consumed in the United States. This was the 20th…
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USDA Report Says Pesticide Residues Aren’t a Food Safety Concern

By News Desk on May 26, 2012

After testing 12,845 samples of fresh produce and other foods, the U.S. Department of Agriculture once again says pesticide residues are not a safety issue.

That’s according to the latest Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary

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Pathogens Thrive on Ripe Fruit, Dublin Conference Learns

By News Desk on April 1, 2012

Escherichia coil and Salmonella enterica thrive on ripe fruit, according to research presented at the Society for General Microbiology’s Spring Conference held last week in Dublin.

The work by researchers at the Imperial College London

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High Schoolers Not Getting Enough Fruits and Veggies

By Gretchen Goetz on November 30, 2011

High school students aren’t consuming enough fruits and vegetables, and may therefore be at a greater risk for many chronic diseases, certain cancers, and obesity, according to a report released last week.

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The Centers for…
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