Washing and rinsing the produce with water alone are not sufficient to eliminate pathogens.

Industry must take it upon ourselves to ensure that our supply chain is sound. It’s the best defense against food fraud we could have.

The Center for Produce Safety answers crucial produce-specific food safety questions, providing science-proven results that are ready to use in the real world. It has successfully fostered a truly unique partnership, bringing together leaders from industry, government, and academia.

Green sprouts have been the poster child for a fresh produce item that causes more than its share of food safety concerns.

 The Food Safety Modernization Act’s provisions on agricultural water require reevaluation.

While many in the leafy greens industry participated in the creation of the LGMA, it truly was a collaborative effort that united an entire farming community.

It is important to understand your rights and responsibilities during a food regulatory inspection.

The responsibility for the regulation of a sanitizer used on a food item is based upon the intended use of the sanitizer and on the status of the food in question.

Here we summarize the perspectives of industry leaders and practitioners in the primary production sector of the global food supply chain.

Whole supply chain traceability is a combination of both internal (proprietary information and processes) and external transparency (shared information and processes among partners). Are your processes FSMA compliant?