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Salinas-Linked Romaine Lettuce Outbreaks Declared Over

The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lifted its consumer advisory to avoid romaine lettuce from the Salinas growing region, which was in place due to recent E.coli outbreaks associated with romaine lettuce. The FDA and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have been tracking three romaine-linked outbreaks, all of which are now declared over. ...

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Webinar: FDA’s Produce Safety Inspections Status – At a Glance

Regulatory produce inspections are taking place to verify compliance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Produce Safety rule in the United States. These farm inspections are executed by 42 state departments of agriculture and 2 departments of health that have cooperative agreements with the FDA. The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA)…

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Register for the May 22 Lunch & Learn Webinar: The Global Reach of the U.S. Produce Industry

On May 22, 2019, Western Growers Science & Technology is hosting a Lunch & Learn webinar to discuss current drivers and future trends of international trade of produce. Featured speaker Miguel I. Gomez will review the implications for those managing/planning activities for produce companies in an increasingly globalized produce industry. Webinar Details The Global Reach ...

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Complimentary FSMA Compliant Grower Training for Strawberry Growers

Strawberry growers and their employees interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management of natural resources and food safety are invited to attend a Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training on December 18. This workshop is brought to you by the California Strawberry Commission…

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Webinar Series: The Science of Whole Genome Sequencing: An Overview for the Food Industry

Next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics are changing our understanding of the role of comparative food microbiology, from isolate identification and strain discrimination to more detailed genomic analysis aimed at predicting the antibiotic resistance or pathogenicity. In this webinar, Dr. Jonathan Jacobs will review the technical and logistical fundamentals of implementing end-to-end…

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E. coli Outbreak Update

Today, December 13, FDA updated its ongoing investigation and public advisory related to the E. coli outbreak currently linked to romaine lettuce. While the traceback investigation is ongoing, FDA has identified a pathogen matching the outbreak strain in an agricultural reservoir on the property of a single farm. The water from the reservoir on this ...

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Register Now for July 2 Food Safety Research Webinar

Join us on Monday, July 2, for a webinar focusing on the latest food safety research findings and trends discussed at the recent Center for Produce Safety Research Symposium in Charlotte, North Carolina. This webinar will present a summary of the key food safety highlights from that event. Additionally, you will hear from our featured speakers as ...

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Are You Ready for a Crisis? April 25 Lunch & Learn Helps You Prepare

Join us on Wednesday, April 25, for a Lunch & Learn webinar that will focus on crisis preparation and response. A well-developed crisis and communications plan is essential to deal with any crisis. During the webinar, Western Growers members will learn about the importance of protecting a company’s brand and minimizing damage to its sales ...

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WG Releases Report on Food Safety Research Findings

Western Growers has released a new report summarizing important food safety research findings to help produce industry members understand relevant food safety research and how key findings apply to day-to-day operations. 

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