Food Safety

Member Request to Share Experience on Leafy Green/Romaine E coli Outbreak Impact

Produce organizations are seeking information related to the recent E. coli outbreak associated with leafy greens/romaine. Western Growers is encouraging member to participate in the survey here by February 14, 2018.

Hank Giclas Feb 07 2018 in Food Safety

FDA Explains Next Steps in Implementing FSMA in the US and Overseas

January 26 marked the first major compliance date for the Produce Safety Rule, one of the FDA’s new food safety regulations promulgated as result of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). FDA has begun distributing information to help impacted growers comply with the new rule that applies to domestic and imported produce.

Sonia Salas Feb 06 2018 in Food Safety

AZ Senate Passes Produce Safety Rule SB1063, Sponsored by Senator Griffin

Yesterday, the Arizona Senate passed SB 1063, which allows the Arizona Department of Agriculture—rather than the U.S. Food and Drug Administration—to oversee the FSMA Final Rule on Produce Safety in Arizona. The bill was sponsored by Senator Gail Griffin and passed out of the senate 29 to 1.

AnnaMarie Knorr Feb 06 2018 in Food Safety

Canadian Produce Marketing Association Hosts Food Safety Forum and Town Hall in Salinas

On February 20, 2018, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) will be hosting a food safety forum and town hall in Salinas, Calif., on the soon-to-be published Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) and updates on the U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). This event is part of CPMA’s revitalized food safety focus.

This information session will provide: