North Bay Produce recalls fresh apples due to possible listeria risk
No illnesses were reported at the time of announcement.
Food safety first
New Borton Fruit facility, designed from ground up with food safety in mind, expected to reduce risks and costs.
Good to Know: Lessons in online learning
Federal regulations usher in new era of food safety education.
State agencies offer readiness reviews for FSMA inspections
Mock inspections offer growers an educational opportunity to make sure they feel prepared.
FSMA inspections begin
FSMA inspectors are starting visits to farms, packers.
Defining organics
Northwest tree fruit industry speaks up when Seattle hosts the National Organic Standards Board.
Erika Espinoza, a young grower from Tieton, Washington
age / 34crops / Applesbusiness / Domex Superfresh Growersfamily background / Erika grew up in Washington’s Yakima Valley and was
Reducing the risk of listeria: Video
Food safety experts share strategies for monitoring and responding to ‘L. mono.’
Lessons learned from leafy greens
Last year’s E. coli outbreaks in romaine lettuce illustrate the challenges for food safety programs.
National Organic Standards Board discusses sanitizer reviews
Of all the synthetic products allowed in organic food production, sanitizers required for food safety standards are some of the