FDA Announces the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint
FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D., announced the release of the New Era of Smarter Food Safety blueprint. …
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FDA Redoubles Call to Action for Papaya Industry to Keep Consumers Safe from Foodborne Illness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a second letter to papaya growers, harvesters, packers, distributors, exporters, importers and retailers outlining a series of steps that can be taken to prevent recurring outbreaks of Salmonella linked to papayas. …
National Fisheries Institute Statement on the Safety of Seafood from the United States
Seafood from America is safe. The World Health Organization, United National Food and Agriculture Organization, and all major national food safety agencies report there is no connection between seafood and COVID-19. Simply stated, people cannot get COVID-19 from eating seafood. ” …
LGMA: Process Underway to Further Strengthen Food Safety Requirements for Leafy Greens
Although leafy greens farmers are facing new challenges created by the Coronavirus pandemic, efforts to strengthen required food safety practices are still moving forward with numerous actions taking place this month. …
Training by SmartWash Solutions Helps with Food Safety and FSMA Compliance
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) identifies water as one of the largest contributors to foodborne illness outbreaks. SmartWash Solutions®, founded two years before the FSMA became law in 2011, was created to mitigate bacterial cross-contamination in fresh-cut produce wash water environments. …