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Fuentes Farms of McAllen, Texas, recalled 71 boxes of fresh cucumbers, which the FDA says are not part of any ongoing Salmonella outbreaks.

The new role underscores the need for fruits and vegetables in combating the global epidemic of chronic disease and promoting health, the organization said.

Julie Strong has joined as director of finance, and Edgar Cordero has been promoted to general manager of Maui Gold Pineapple.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture, the USDA and the Orange County Agricultural Commissioner say they’ve eradicated the pest in Orange County.

How might proposed FDA budget cuts impact the future of food safety? The Packer connected with IFPA Chief Science Officer Max Teplitski on the heels of the association’s recent Washington Conference to learn more.

While Mexico promised more water under the 1944 treaty, U.S. growers say they need more water certainty, for Chihuahua to play by the rules, and treaty enforcement.

A law firm that specializes in food safety cases said the lawsuit involves a client who purchased cucumbers in Mississippi and was hospitalized with a bloodborne salmonella infection.

Carlota Ciganda claims title with one-stroke victory at the annual fundraiser to fight hunger and feed communities in need.

After a week of ICE seemingly targeting dairy farms, California produce farms and a meat packing plant in Nebraska, President Donald Trump is reportedly ordering the Department of Homeland Security to exclude farms from immigration raids.

Some memories from the produce aisle stick around, even in dreams, and make for good times when reconnecting with colleagues, says columnist Armand Lobato.