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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 certain countries.

Sonia Salas Mar 10 2020 in Food Safety

COVID-19: Employer Guidance and Resources

Employers are responding to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak in a variety of ways. There is no one correct way to respond, and there is no one-size-fits-all policy that must be implemented. However, there is no doubt that given the rapid spread of the outbreak in the United States and globally, employers must now take steps to help keep their employees safe.

Jason Resnick Mar 10 2020 in Farm Labor

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.

Sonia Salas Mar 05 2020 in Agriculture

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.

Sonia Salas Mar 05 2020 in Food Safety

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