Irradiation Efforts To Zap Bacteria In Food Are Slow To Catch Hold

The nuclear energy that Frank Benso uses to kill bacteria in fruit and oysters has won widespread support from public health officials and scientists, who say it could turn the tide against the plague of foodborne illness.

Rebecca Burnworth Joins Azzule Systems As PrimusGFS Technical Manager

April 28, 2014 Azzule Systems

Azzule Systems, headquartered in Santa Maria, California, is pleased to announce Rebecca Burnworth has joined their team as Technical Manager for the PrimusGFS Food Safety Auditing Scheme. 

Six Almond-Related Research Studies Will Be Presented At American Society Of Nutrition Meeting

Six new almond-related research studies will be presented next week in San Diego at the American Society of Nutrition (ASN)'s Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with Experimental Biology 2014 (EB). The conference attracts an international audience of approximately 13,000 leading scientists specializing in various health disciplines.

Publix Recalls Private Label Baby Bella Sliced Mushrooms

April 28, 2014 Publix Super Markets

Out of an abundance of caution, Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for Publix Baby Bella Sliced Mushrooms that may contain pieces of glass. The Publix Baby Bella Sliced Mushrooms were distributed to all Publix retail locations in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and North Carolina.

Hollandia Produce Earns Perfect Score On Its PrimusGFS Certification Audit

April 28, 2014 Hollandia Produce, LP

Hollandia Produce, LP, grower and shipper of Live Gourmet and Grower Pete's brands of living lettuce and leafy greens, today announced it has earned a perfect score on its PrimusGFS certification audit, recently conducted by Primus Laboratories.