The company says its process uses vaporized hydrogen peroxide, ozone and ultraviolet light to eliminate up to 99.99% of pathogens, addressing global food safety challenges across industries.
Staff writer Ashley Nickle runs down some of the big stories of the week, including the latest on the investigation into the outbreak linked to romaine from Arizona.
The FDA is still working to determine the source of an E. coli outbreak tied to Arizona romaine, and the produce industry has noticed customers altering purchase patterns as consumers question whether romaine is safe.
Tom Karst and Ashley Nickle discuss the major stories of this week, including why the latest update on the E. coli outbreak linked to romaine from Arizona might be a big help to the FDA in its traceback investigation.
There are differences between the current E. coli outbreak and outbreaks in the U.S. and Canada in December, but there is a sense of déjà vu as product disappears from shelves despite the lack of an official recall.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have linked 18 more cases to the E. coli outbreak attributed to chopped romaine from Arizona, bringing the total to 53.
Industry leaders answer questions including why warnings were issued about romaine before a specific source was identified, when we can expect an update, how retailers should communicate about the outbreak, and more.
Fresh Foods Manufacturing Co. has recalled about 4 1/2 tons of salad products due to potential contamination with E. coli in wake of a CDC notice that 35 illnesses may be linked to chopped romaine lettuce from Arizona.
The CDC and FDA are advising consumers not to eat chopped romaine lettuce from the Yuma, Ariz. area — and retailers and restaurants not to sell or serve it — because of a possible connection to 35 E. coli cases.
Editor Greg Johnson and staff writer Ashley Nickle deliver a rebuttal to the release of the Environmental Working Group's annual Dirty Dozen list that disparages fresh fruits and vegetables.
The Feb. 27-28 Water Summit hosted by the Produce Safety Alliance brought a fresh focus on agricultural water safety but left questions open about the direction of future regulations.
Sprouts that were distributed to retailers in Minnesota and Wisconsin have been recalled after the Food and Drug Administration detected salmonella in samples.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is hosting an importers roundtable on food safety for companies that do business with Colombia, Peru, and countries in Central America and the Caribbean.
With close to $1 billion spent by the Food and Drug Administration on food safety every year, a new report recommends that the Food and Drug Administration better measure progress toward agency goals.
Citing the lack of “kill steps” for three fresh herbs and a welcome environment for pathogens in guacamole and other processed avocado products, the Food and Drug Administration is testing them for pathogens.
A misunderstanding of proposed agricultural water compliance dates for the produce safety rule has been addressed by produce safety trainer Trevor Suslow.
This week's Packer TV segment covers a lawsuit against the government over FSMA regulations, Walmart's e-commerce sales growth and the USDA's long-term forecast for U.S. citrus, fruit and nut crops.
Park City Group’s ReposiTrak Inc. and Recall InfoLink have announced a new partnership to integrate technologies and efforts for joint business development.
GlobalG.A.P. is working on guidelines to demonstrate those who use the certifier are also compliant with the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule.
Noting the presence of unapproved pesticides, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation and the California Department of Public Health have warned people not to eat cactus pads imported from Mexico.
More than 20% of food sampled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 2016 show no detectable pesticides and less than 0.5% of food had pesticide residue levels above Environmental Protection Agency limits.
After a five-year stint focusing on food safety at the Produce Marketing Association, Jim Gorny has returned to the Food and Drug Administration as senior science advisor for produce safety.
St. Louis, Mo.-based Schnuck Markets Inc. joined with the University of Missouri Extension to sponsor a food safety workshop for Midwestern growers Jan. 25-26.
Jim Gorny is leaving the Produce Marketing Association to join the Food and Drug Administration, one of several moves from the agency in recent weeks to focus more on food safety.
