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CDC Continues Providing Industry Related COVID-19 Updates – Next Private Sector Call on May 18
On Monday, May 18, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will host the next call in a series of weekly private sector calls for updates on the COVID-19 response. As previously stated in Spotlight, the CDC is now conducting private sector calls detailing what the CDC knows and what it is doing in response ...
Register Now for the Final LGMA Metrics Ag Water Webinar Discussion
Western Growers invites you to join the last web discussion to review proposed changes to the LGMA-approved guidelines related to Agricultural Water. This webinar is being held June 11, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PDT and is part 4 of the webinars on Agricultural Water. This webinar will offer an opportunity to review proposed changes ...
Get the Latest COVID-19 Related Scientific Information During Upcoming CDC Call
On Monday, June 22, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will host the next call in a series of weekly private sector calls for updates on the COVID-19 response. As previously announced in Spotlight, the CDC is conducting private sector calls detailing what the CDC knows and what it is doing in response to ...
WG Launches Leafy Green Food Safety Website
WG has developed a website to facilitate changes to the Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA)-approved Leafy Green Food Safety Guidelines. The interactive website now easily allows the public to participate in routine discussions and process amendments that will ensure continuous improvement of the leafy green food safety preventive practices. In addition to simplifying the Leafy ...
Comment Period to Submit Changes to Leafy Green Food Safety Guidelines Now Open
Since the inception of the California and Arizona Leafy Green Marketing Agreements (LGMAs), Western Growers (WG) has been at the forefront of developing and revising the written, “Commodity Specific Food Safety Guidelines for the Production and Harvest of Lettuce and Leafy Greens” for the leafy greens industry in both states. Yesterday, April 6, 2020, the comment ...
CDC Provides Update on COVID-19 During Private Sector Call
In addition to releasing new interim guidance for implementing safety practices for critical infrastructure workers who may have had exposure to a person with suspected or confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is also conducting another private sector call to provide updates on COVID-19. To see the recordings ...
Webinar Series: Whole Genome Sequencing – Case Studies
The industry is slowly uncovering whole genome sequencing (WGS) capabilities even as it is regularly impacted by its increasing use for food safety purposes. Three disparate food categories—fresh produce, meat and seafood—will provide the role WGS has played in their industry. From routine monitoring and root cause analysis to prevalence science and quality and spoilage, ...
Thursday Webinar on LGMA Metrics Update, Training and Audits During COVID-19 Crisis
Join us for a webinar on how COVID-19 will impact the upcoming California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement audits and efforts during the 2020-21 season. The webinar, which is hosted by LGMA, will address questions about how the LGMA will operate in the short term and provide important information about what leafy green growers can expect ...
Webinar Tomorrow on Collaborating for Safer Leafy Greens
Tomorrow, the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) will be hosting a webinar to provide an update on current food safety activities during this time of COVID-19 precautions. The LGMA and Western Growers invites any stakeholders interested in learning about this update to join the webinar to further learn how to safely produce and deliver ...
Root Cause Analysis Webinar Explains Concepts for Farm and Food Safety Professional
Join Western Growers, the Arizona Leafy Green Marketing Agreement (LGMA) and the California LGMA for a presentation on Root Cause Analysis. This webinar will cover the new LGMA water standards and the associated corrective actions, an overview of Appendix R and the basic principles of root cause analysis for water resources. As previously stated in ...
Register for the 2020 CPS Research Symposium
Registration is now live for the 2020 CPS Research Symposium Webinar Series. Beginning June 23, 2020, the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) will be hosting the 2020 CPS Research Symposium through a series of five weekly webinars. Mark your calendar for the following dates and times: Tuesday, June 23 10:00am – 11:30am PDT Tuesday, June ...
FDA and CDC Provide Industry Related COVID-19 Updates –Next CDC call on April 27, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are developing a wealth of resources to continually provide updates on their responses to COVID-19. The CDC is now conducting private sector calls detailing what the CDC knows and what it is doing in response to the coronavirus outbreak. ...
CDC Provides Update on COVID-19 During May 4 Private Sector Call
On Monday, May 4, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will host the next call in a series of weekly private sector calls for updates on the COVID-19 response. As previously stated in Spotlight, the CDC is now conducting private sector calls detailing what the CDC knows and what it is doing in response to ...
FDA Releases the 2020 Leafy Greens STEC Action Plan
Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the 2020 Leafy Greens STEC Action Plan, detailing steps the agency plans to take this year to ensure the safety of leafy greens. In this release, the agency stated an unwavering commitment to advancing the safety of fresh leafy greens. FDA recognizes that leafy greens are among ...
Coronavirus Outbreak Update
At this time, most people in the U.S. have little immediate risk of Coronavirus (COVID – 19) exposure, as the virus is not currently widespread across the country. Compared to the seasonal flu, COVID – 19 is less transmissible since transmission primarily occurs once symptoms are present and stops when symptoms subside. Some questions have ...
COVID-19 Impact to the Food Supply Chain
On March 10th, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it is postponing most foreign inspections through April, effective immediately. Inspections deemed mission-critical will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The agency reached this decision as a result of travel advisories involving U.S. Government employees as well as restrictions imposed on foreign visitors by ...
CDFA Announces Public Workshop to Develop Soil Organic Carbon Map
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is hosting a stakeholder workshop on the development of a soil organic carbon map for California. They are looking for stakeholders to provide early feedback as the map develops. This map will serve as an indicator of soil health as California takes steps to sequester carbon in ...
CDC to Continue Providing Industry Related COVID-19 Updates –Next Private Sector Call on May 11
On Monday, May 11, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will host the next call in a series of weekly private sector calls for updates on the COVID-19 response. As previously stated in Spotlight, the CDC is now conducting private sector calls detailing what the CDC knows and what it is doing in response ...
LGMA-Approved Guidelines Discussion Webinar This Thursday
Western Growers is hosting a webinar discussion to discuss proposed changes to the LGMA-approved guidelines and solicit feedback. This webinar, on May 14 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT, will offer an opportunity to discuss proposed changes to the LGMA-approved metrics related to agricultural water Western Growers received 6 proposals addressing proposed changes to ...
Webinar Series: Whole Genome Sequencing Webinar – Metagenomics
Western Growers is hosting the last webinar in the WGS series titled “Whole Genome Sequencing in the Industry: Metagenomics and Beyond,” on May 28, 2020. This presentation will bring expertise in novel new applications of next-generation sequencing beyond whole genome sequencing, such as metagenomics. Pablo Carrion, Senior Research Quality Scientist at Nestle, will share how Nestle…