Tag: center for produce safety

Matt Miles, facilities manager for Allan Bros. Inc., Naches, WA, says once you accept that listeria could be anywhere in a packinghouse, you can work to systematically eliminate it.

he Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has funded its first-ever research project to study the effectiveness of various agricultural water treatments, awarding $200,000 to a team led by University of Arizona's Channah Rock, Ph.D.

Most recent research into the use of compost and manure on produce farms focuses on increased food safety risks from the potential contributions to foodborne pathogens.

Produce and retail industry leaders have generally agreed not to compete with each other on food safety. But there are still outbreaks and missteps.

The Center for Produce Safety recently funded 11 new research projects to the tune of $3 million. Greg Johnson, director of media development talked with George Nikolich, vice president of technical operations for Gerawan Farming, a member of the CPS Technical Committee, about the purpose of these new grants.

It was only a matter of time before we saw another story of another consumer who finds a frog in their packaged salad.

Michael Spinazzola, president of Diversified Restaurant Systems, knows the value of trust in working with supply partners on food safety issues. This includes reviewing regular food safety audits and visits.