Food Safety

Leafy Greens Update: What is Being Done to Keep Your Leafy Greens Safe?

Earlier today, leaders in the leafy greens industry hosted a webinar to provide details on what the leafy greens community is doing to ensure the safety of leafy greens. The webinar is now on-demand and available for viewing here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/2696184340064126215

The webinar highlighted some of the things being done to make leafy greens safe, including the following:

Sonia Salas Sep 01 2020 in Food Safety

COVID-19 Employee Health and Food Safety Checklist Now Available

To assist the food industry as it navigates changes to operations related to COVID-19, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have developed an “Employee Health and Food Safety Checklist for Human and Animal Food Operations during the COVID-19 Pandemic.”

Sonia Salas Aug 25 2020 in Food Safety

FDA Virtual Town Hall: New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint

On August 26, the Food and Beverage Issue Alliance and the Consumer Brands Association will host a town hall with Federal Drug Administration (FDA) Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannas to discuss the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint. Yiannas will provide details on the blueprint followed by a Q&A to answer any audience questions.

Sonia Salas Aug 11 2020 in Food Safety

The Current State of Rapid Testing for the Fresh Produce Sector

In addition to prevention measures, there are additional measures and tools such as rapid testing that hold promise to offer timely information to support food safety decisions every day. Various methods and devices are already on the market, but there is confusion regarding rapid testing accuracy and what it means or does not mean. This webinar will cover a basic overview of rapid testing and its current state, including challenges and opportunities that may impact the use of rapid testing by the fresh produce sector more broadly.

Sonia Salas Aug 11 2020 in Food Safety

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Leafy Greens Update: What is Being Done to Keep Your Leafy Greens Safe?

COVID-19 Employee Health and Food Safety Checklist Now Available

FDA Virtual Town Hall: New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint

The Current State of Rapid Testing for the Fresh Produce Sector

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