Everyone is likely aware that the FDA is one of the agencies tasked with the job of overseeing and ensuring the safety of the nation’s food supply. Have you considered how the cost of the food safety regulatory work of the...more
When you go to the grocery store or farmer’s market and buy produce (I prefer the latter), do you consider how safe the produce is? If you are anything like me, perhaps you have wondered about the regulatory requirements...more
While most people have probably never heard of a Food Safety Plan, these plans are critically important to manufacturers and consumers alike. A Food Safety Plan tracks the creation and packaging of the food from the...more
Food poisoning is an experience that no one is likely to ever forget. Some of the common bacteria that cause foodborne illness include Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes), Salmonella (S. enterica), and Escherichia coli...more
Produce production requires lots of water — water for irrigation, water for cleaning tools and facilities, water for cleaning the produce, etc. Water used on farms can come from a variety of sources — from wells, ponds,...more
As part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the Produce Safety Rule outlines the regulatory requirements that apply to entities that grow, harvest, pack or hold fresh produce. Depending upon the amount of their...more
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