CRF Frozen Foods has expanded its recall of certain frozen fruits and vegetables to include everything produced in its Pasco, WA, facility since May 2014 after learning seven people have become sick with Listeria infections.
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Hepatitis outbreak linked to frozen organic fruit sold at Costco
Canadian officials have linked an ongoing Hepatitis A outbreak to a frozen organic fruit blend of berries and cherries sold exclusively at Costco stores. 
Nature’s Touch is recalling its “Organic Berry Cherry Blend” because of
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Organic Pastures recalls raw milk
A California dairy that sells USDA certified organic raw milk and other unpasteurized dairy products is voluntarily recalling its whole milk — that expired on Jan. 23 and 26 — in collaboration with state officials.
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Letter From the Editor: Not All Recalls Are Created Equal
Just as the dog days of summer arrived and news slowed to a crawl, something did pop up to talk about. “Recalls of Organic Food on the Rise, Report Says” headlines an Aug. 20, 2015,
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University of Arizona Explores Natural Sanitizers for Leafy Greens
Researchers at the University of Arizona are exploring natural methods for improving the safety of organic leafy greens with common ingredients such as oregano, cinnamon and vinegar. The team led by Sadhana Ravishankar, associate professor
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Study Suggests Eating Organic Produce Lowers Pesticide Exposure
Many agricultural pesticide exposure studies focus on farmworkers and people who live or work near farms. Now research is taking a look at exposure through the actual food we eat. In a large study recently
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Survey: Consumers Might Read Organic Label Differently Than Organic Standards Board
The Consumer Reports National Research Center says that “questionable practices” remain in the regulation of the fast-growing organics industry. It is hoping that new public opinion research released today as the National Organic Standards Board
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