food safety
Labeling error prompts potato product recall in 5 states
Hans Kissle is voluntarily recalling 66 units of its Red Potato Bliss Salad because of an undeclared wheat allergen in a labeling error. People who... READ MORE »
Potatoes return to list of produce testing positive for pesticide residue
Potatoes have returned to an environmental group’s list of fruits and vegetables testing positive for potentially harmful pesticide residue. Heal... READ MORE »
Aldi recalls product containing baby potatoes
Aldi has recalled a product containing baby potatoes because it contains milk which is not mentioned on the label, presenting a possible health risk t... READ MORE »
Georgia vegetable growers grapple with hurricane’s aftermath
Hurricane Helene has caused extensive damage to Georgia's agriculture, hitting vegetable growers in the southeastern region especially hard. The Ge... READ MORE »
NPC comments to CFIA National Potato Wart Response Plan highlight concerns
The National Potato Council (NPC) and several state potato organizations have submitted comments to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) highlig... READ MORE »
FDA updates risk level of recalled potato products
The risk level of more than 10,000 recalled potato products has been updated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, according to multiple reports. ... READ MORE »
New top food official EPA veteran who served on HFP evaluation panel
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's new top food official served on a panel that evaluated the agency's Human Food Program last December. James... READ MORE »
Ex-FDA leader to advise tech startup on traceability rule
Former Food and Drug Administration official Frank Yiannas, who resigned from that agency earlier this year, has joined startup Internet of Things tec... READ MORE »
IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show keynote lineup features range of experts
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show keynote lineup for 2023 includes speakers with expertise ranging f... READ MORE »
Research uncovers tools to decrease acrylamides in deep-fried potatoes
New research has uncovered tools for stopping the formation of acrylamides when deep-frying potatoes to make crisps. The research, conducted by Nor... READ MORE »
