organic

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

By News Desk

/ 21 Apr 2022

Salmonella test spurs recall of Marketside organic zucchini sold at Walmart stores

World Variety Produce Inc. of Los Angeles is recalling organic zucchini shipped to Walmart stores in 18 states after government testing revealed contamination with Salmonella. “Consumers who have purchased the

By News Desk

/ 19 Apr 2022

Salmonella test spurs recall of Marketside organic zucchini sold at Walmart stores

Environmental Working Groups names its top and bottom picks for fresh produce

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

By Coral Beach

/ 8 Apr 2022

Environmental Working Groups names its top and bottom picks for fresh produce

USDA amends the National List for organic handling, crops, and livestock

The USDA published a final rule in the Federal Register on Monday, amending the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances for organic foods. Some chemicals are allowed in organic

By News Desk

/ 1 Mar 2022

USDA amends the National List for organic handling, crops, and livestock

Amicus brief supports USDA on hydroponics as organics

A federal judge in California last March found in favor of the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture’s ruling that hydroponics can be labeled as USDA Organic foods. The Center

By Dan Flynn

/ 25 Feb 2022

Amicus brief supports USDA on hydroponics as organics

USDA announces public comment session for input on organic program

The U.S Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service and it’s National Organic Program, have announced a public listening session for stakeholders to share their recommendations on the

By News Desk

/ 25 Feb 2022

USDA announces public comment session for input on organic program

Cow-free proteins signal possible new day for dairy

No cows needed for this milk. But we’re not taking about products such as almond milk or soy milk. We’re talking about actual milk complete with dairy proteins.

By Cookson Beecher

/ 21 Feb 2022

Cow-free proteins signal possible new day for dairy

Outbreak traced to organic salads continues, but CDC removes 3 people from patient list

The CDC has updated information on an outbreak of E. Coli O157:H7 infections traced to certain packaged salads, removing three people from the patient list. Organic Power Greens sold

By News Desk

/ 7 Jan 2022

Outbreak traced to organic salads continues, but CDC removes 3 people from patient list

E. coli outbreak traced to organic spinach; product was distributed nationwide

Officials are investigating a new E. Coli O157:H7 outbreak that is linked to two brands of prepackaged baby spinach. The FDA is investigating farms linked to the spinach. “One

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Nov 2021

E. coli outbreak traced to organic spinach; product was distributed nationwide

With care, sustainable farming and food safety can be a good match

Food Safety Education Month Mention sustainable agriculture and you’ll likely get a hearty thumbs-up. Ask why this is so, and you’ll hear how sustainable farmers take good

By Cookson Beecher

/ 30 Sep 2021

With care, sustainable farming and food safety can be a good match

National Organic Standards Board asks for public comments on variety of topics

The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) is inviting the public to submit written comments or provide oral comments at its Fall 2021 business meeting. In the United States, organic agriculture

By News Desk

/ 14 Sep 2021

National Organic Standards Board asks for public comments on variety of topics

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organic

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

Salmonella test spurs recall of Marketside organic zucchini sold at Walmart stores

Environmental Working Groups names its top and bottom picks for fresh produce

USDA amends the National List for organic handling, crops, and livestock

Amicus brief supports USDA on hydroponics as organics

USDA announces public comment session for input on organic program

Cow-free proteins signal possible new day for dairy

Outbreak traced to organic salads continues, but CDC removes 3 people from patient list

E. coli outbreak traced to organic spinach; product was distributed nationwide

With care, sustainable farming and food safety can be a good match

National Organic Standards Board asks for public comments on variety of topics

Your Support Protects Public Health