Developed by veteran Food Scientist Erik Kurdelak, the new Listeria series provides practical, actionable guidance on pathogen prevention and response. The modules cover: ...

Watchdog groups report that while the number of regulated facilities has increased, the volume of inspections has ...

For commercial growers, keeping their farms free of microbial contamination and reducing foodborne illness is critical to success. To support these efforts, the University of Arkansas System Division ...

Produce contamination accounts for an estimated 46% of foodborne illnesses across the United States each year—a serious issue affecting health, the economy and society as a whole. Even in the midst of ...

If you grow fruits and vegetables for sale, you should consider attending the Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training being offered on Tuesday, March 19. It will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at ...

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will offer an online produce safety training workshop to educate fruit and vegetable producers about federal rules. The online training will ...

Who Should Attend Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), ...

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Rule went into effect in 2016. Under the rule, growers of fresh consumed produce must attend an approved training. The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) ...

A new website has been launched by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture to provide essential information for producers about the inspections that are required by federal law. The site provides ...

Over 60,000 acres of fruits and vegetables are planted in Delaware annually. Produce safety is critical because produce contamination contributes to 46% of illnesses and 23% of deaths, with norovirus ...