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Statement From Acting FDA Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannas Calling on all Sectors of the Papaya Industry to Improve Practices to Better Protect Consumers

August 29, 2019 Perishable News

Every day Americans enjoy an abundant food supply that is among the safest in the world. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration works tirelessly to ensure that foods available to consumers, whether they are produced domestically or abroad, meet the FDA’s food safety requirements and that we are using all available tools to ensure compliance. …

U.S. Cheese Safety, Marketing Could Benefit From Research Project

August 9, 2019 ​JERRY POLING, University of Wisconsin

With more than 13 billion pounds of cheese produced in the U.S. each year — about a quarter of that in Wisconsin — it’s obvious that Americans love their cheddar, curds, mozzarella and dozens of other varieties. …

IDFA Seeking Nominations for 2020 Food Safety Leadership Award

August 5, 2019 International Dairy Foods Association

The award, now in its fourth year, will honor an individual from our membership who demonstrates outstanding leadership toward enhancing food safety within the dairy products industry. The award alternates between honoring companies or groups in odd years and individuals in even years. …

CDFA Takes Action to Educate Smaller Farms About Food Safety

July 30, 2019 California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing that starting next week, 8,000 “small” and “very small” produce farms throughout California are being mailed educational letters about their roles in upholding the Produce Safety Rule (PSR) of the federal Food Safety Modernization Act . …

Extension Training Helps Keep Georgia’s Produce Safe

July 29, 2019 J. Merritt Melancon, Sage Barnard, UGA Today

University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is partnering with local food advocates and farmers across the state to offer produce safety training. …