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FDA Requests Information on Expansion of the Rarely Consumed Raw List for Uncommonly Consumed Produce

August 7, 2020 FDA

The Agency will use the data and information to consider whether any of these produce commodities should be added to the “rarely consumed raw” (RCR) list and thereby exempt from the Produce Safety rule. …

Thomson International Inc. Conducts Voluntary Recall of Red, Yellow, White, and Sweet Yellow Onions Because of Possible Salmonella Risk

August 5, 2020 FDA

Thomson International Inc. of Bakersfield, California is recalling Red, Yellow, White, and Sweet Yellow Onions shipped from May 1, 2020 through the present. …

Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Newport: Red Onions (July 2020)

August 3, 2020 FDA

The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections. FDA’s traceback investigation is ongoing but has identified Thomson International, Inc. of Bakersfield, CA as a likely source of potentially contaminated red onions. …

FDA Outbreak Investigation of Cyclospora: Bagged Salads

July 27, 2020 FDA

The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners continue to investigate a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections potentially linked to salad products that were made by Fresh Express containing iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, and carrots and that were sold in several regions of the United States. …

FDA to Hold Webinar Discussion on Leafy Greens Action Plan

July 24, 2020 FDA

FDA will provide an overview of the Leafy Greens Action Plan, provide an update on key activities and address external stakeholder engagement activities associated with the plan and how stakeholders can engage in this process. …