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Western Growers and Fresh Produce and Floral Council Host Session on Traceability Regulation

On Friday, February 7, 2025, Western Growers and the Fresh Produce and Floral Council hosted an informational session on traceability regulation. The event offered valuable insights from industry leaders across the supply chain, covering both the progress made and the challenges faced in implementation. Sonia Salas, AVP of Science at Western Growers, presented an overview of FSMA…

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Understanding FDA Recall Classifications

When FDA updates a recall classification, it is important to understand that such reclassifications are a standard part of the FDA’s recall process and do not necessarily indicate an escalation of risk. The FDA’s Recall Classification Process Recalls are actions taken by a firm to remove a product from the market and involve several steps: Initiation: A recall can be initiated by…

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WG to Present at Fresh Produce Floral Council Meeting February 7

Western Growers members are welcome to attend the Fresh Produce Floral Council (FPFC) meeting to hear the latest information on the FSMA 204 Rule. This event will be hosted on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Western Growers office in Irvine, California. The event will feature Sonia Salas, Associate Vice President of Science at Western Growers, and address the…

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