food safety
Big data, nanotechnology among focuses of USDA-NIFA grants
The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) invested $15 million in two key programs awarded through its Agriculture and Food Researc... READ MORE »
Coronavirus: Things for farmers to consider
From the University of Minnesota Extension: Many farmers are wondering how to respond to the COVID-19 virus. The information in this article is int... READ MORE »
Purdue specialist says COVID-19 not foodborne, offers tips on staying safe
In the face of the current nationwide COVID-19 outbreak, many questions about the safety of fresh fruits and vegetables have arisen. According to Ama... READ MORE »
Steps farms can take to fight coronavirus (COVID-19)
The U.S. is confronting an outbreak of a novel coronavirus that causes serious respiratory disease and may be deadly for older people and those with w... READ MORE »
Column: Potato industry pushes ahead in fight against acrylamide
In the years following acrylamide’s infamous rise to fame — helped along by a lawsuit leveled against four fry and chip makers — the industry ha... READ MORE »
United Fresh to ‘refresh’ GAP Harmonized Standard auditing process
United Fresh remains committed to strengthening produce safety GAP standards, announcing plans to refresh the current version of the Harmonized Standa... READ MORE »
PMA’s chief science officer to retire in January
Bob Whitaker will retire in January 2020 after 11 years of service as chief science and technology officer for the Produce Marketing Association (PMA)... READ MORE »
FSMA Produce Safety Rule water compliance dates announced
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a rule March 15 to finalize the new compliance dates for the agricultural water requirements in the Fo... READ MORE »
BioSafe Systems’ OxiDate 2.0 now labeled for spray-tank water treatment
Plant pathogenic microorganisms, fungi and other harmful bacteria can be found in water collected from open and closed sources that are used for s... READ MORE »
New test detects acrylamide in french fries
French-fried potatoes are a popular side dish; but when potatoes are cooked to a golden brown or overcooked, a potentially toxic compound called “ac... READ MORE »
