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Inspection, testing launched in the investigation of Salmonella outbreak; FDA continues work on other outbreaks

Federal officials continue to investigate an outbreak of infections from Salmonella Hartford and are expanding their efforts. The outbreak now has 50 confirmed patients, up from 47 a week ago,

By Coral Beach

/ 23 Mar 2023

Inspection, testing launched in the investigation of Salmonella outbreak; FDA continues work on other outbreaks

Letter to the Editor: ‘Dirty Dozen’ requires a second look

Dear Editor, I saw your story regarding the “Dirty Dozen” list and would appreciate your consideration of updating your content to include some additional facts and information for your readers

By Guest Opinion

/ 21 Mar 2023

Letter to the Editor: ‘Dirty Dozen’ requires a second look

Organic strawberries sold at Costco, Aldi, and other retailers were recalled for a link to a Hepatitis A outbreak

Public health officials are investigating the connection between certain frozen organic strawberries and a new outbreak of hepatitis A infections. The Food and Drug Administration reports that the organic strawberries

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Mar 2023

Organic strawberries sold at Costco, Aldi, and other retailers were recalled for a link to a Hepatitis A outbreak

OPN Releases ‘State of Organic Produce 2022’ Report

The performance of individual organic produce categories, which many consumers see as important to food safety, ranged widely last year, according to the State of Organic Produce 2022, a report

By News Desk

/ 24 Feb 2023

OPN Releases ‘State of Organic Produce 2022’ Report

Time for a new label on ‘organic’ eggs?

— OPINION — Today the public comment period will close on a USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) rulemaking that, if all goes as planned, should increase the price of organic eggs. With

By Thomas Gremillion

/ 10 Nov 2022

Is Big Ag out to kill animal welfare rule for the Organic Label?

That new animal welfare rule for the Organic Label may be held up by a hidden force, namely Big Ag. The Cornucopia Institute, the nonprofit that claims to watch out

By Dan Flynn

/ 4 Nov 2022

Is Big Ag out to kill animal welfare rule for the Organic Label?

Rule to reform and update enforcement of organic industry remains alive

The rule with the title: “Strengthening Organic Enforcement” is still hanging fire at USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). It’s said to be the single largest piece of organic

By News Desk

/ 2 Nov 2022

Rule to reform and update enforcement of organic industry remains alive

Organic Label’s animal welfare rule is close to crossing the finish line

There are just 10 more days to comment before USDA can finalize the Organic Livestock and Poultry rule for the National Organic Program. If enacted, new animal welfare standards would

By News Desk

/ 1 Nov 2022

Organic Label’s animal welfare rule is close to crossing the finish line

USDA wants to reinstate organic welfare standards; could benefit food safety

Celebrating the USDA’s move on Aug. 5 to reinstate organic animal welfare standards, organic advocates are hailing this as a “resounding victory” for organic farmers, their livestock, and organic

By Cookson Beecher

/ 8 Aug 2022

USDA wants to reinstate organic welfare standards; could benefit food safety

Grower says organic strawberries linked to hepatitis A outbreak were from Mexico

Public health officials have found that fresh organic strawberries linked to hepatitis A outbreaks in the United States and Canada were imported from Mexico. Investigators in the United States and

By News Desk

/ 1 Jun 2022

Grower says organic strawberries linked to hepatitis A outbreak were from Mexico

USDA posts public alert about plastic in some organic ground beef sold by Whole Foods stores

The USDA has issued a public health alert for certain organic ground beef distributed to Whole Foods stores because it may contain pieces of hard plastic. There is concern that

By News Desk

/ 11 May 2022

USDA posts public alert about plastic in some organic ground beef sold by Whole Foods stores

Company recalls fresh organic green beans from Whole Foods, Aldi and Lidl after testing finds Listeria

Alpine Fresh Inc. of Doral, FL, is recalling its 1-pound packages of “Hippie Organics” french green beans after company testing found contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The company distributed the organic

By News Desk

/ 21 Apr 2022

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Inspection, testing launched in the investigation of Salmonella outbreak; FDA continues work on other outbreaks

Letter to the Editor: ‘Dirty Dozen’ requires a second look

Organic strawberries sold at Costco, Aldi, and other retailers were recalled for a link to a Hepatitis A outbreak

OPN Releases ‘State of Organic Produce 2022’ Report

Time for a new label on ‘organic’ eggs?

Is Big Ag out to kill animal welfare rule for the Organic Label?

Rule to reform and update enforcement of organic industry remains alive

Organic Label’s animal welfare rule is close to crossing the finish line

USDA wants to reinstate organic welfare standards; could benefit food safety

Grower says organic strawberries linked to hepatitis A outbreak were from Mexico

USDA posts public alert about plastic in some organic ground beef sold by Whole Foods stores

Company recalls fresh organic green beans from Whole Foods, Aldi and Lidl after testing finds Listeria