food safety

FMI: Making Food Safety Training Accessible to All

August 10, 2020 Gwen Lee, Senior Manager, Food Safety Programs, FMI

To help FMI members develop a strong culture of food safety for the entire workforce—from new hires to CEOs—the FMI Food Safety Team has worked with state and local governments to ensure the FMI SafeMark training and certification program can be accessible to all. …

United Fresh Promotes McEntire to Senior Vice President Food Safety & Technology

July 23, 2020 United Fresh Produce Association

Dr. McEntire joined the association four years ago, bringing her extensive background in food safety, regulatory issues, and association management to the United Fresh Team. …

FDA Announces the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint

July 14, 2020 FDA

FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D., announced the release of the New Era of Smarter Food Safety blueprint. …

FDA Redoubles Call to Action for Papaya Industry to Keep Consumers Safe from Foodborne Illness

June 26, 2020 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a second letter to papaya growers, harvesters, packers, distributors, exporters, importers and retailers outlining a series of steps that can be taken to prevent recurring outbreaks of Salmonella linked to papayas. …

National Fisheries Institute Statement on the Safety of Seafood from the United States

June 22, 2020 National Fisheries Institute

Seafood from America is safe. The World Health Organization, United National Food and Agriculture Organization, and all major national food safety agencies report there is no connection between seafood and COVID-19. Simply stated, people cannot get COVID-19 from eating seafood. ” …