Food Safety

Del Monte Vegetables Linked to Outbreak That Has Sickened More Than 200

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More than 200 people have been infected by an intestinal parasite after reportedly eating vegetables from Fresh Del Monte Produce vegetable trays, the federal authorities said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported there were 212 cases of the infection, cyclosporiasis, in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin as of Thursday. According to the C.D.C., …

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FSMA Seeks to Prevent Intentional Adulteration of Food Supply

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The FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act now contains requirements that aim to prevent intentional adulteration of the food supply. Intentional adulteration refers to attempts to purposely harm consumers by contaminating the food supply. This form of attack could be perpetrated by terrorist organizations or other enemies who access the food supply through domestic facilities or …

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Cauliflower- Rice – the New Way to Better Health

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Look Who’s Eating Cauliflower-Rice! Just about everybody who is health conscious and looking for a new and delicious frozen vegetable alternative is eating (and loving) frozen cauliflower-rice.  It’s not often that a frozen vegetable gains such quick popularity, but cauliflower-rice is definitely one of the hottest products trending in frozen food today, and here’s why:  …

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Kellogg’s voluntarily recalls Honey Smacks cereal over possible salmonella contamination

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Kellogg’s is voluntarily recalling certain lot codes for their Honey Smacks Cereal due to possible salmonella contamination. In our industry when manufacturing or repacking for big league companies, e.g. Kellogg’s, you need to make sure that your food safety plan is bulletproof so no potential hazard makes its way to the end consumer. The food …

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Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupts – killing at least 62 people

Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupted on Sunday, June 3rd, killing at least 62 people and spewing a river of lava and plumes of smoke almost 6 miles into the air. Broccoli season is underway; fortunately, there was no damage done to the plantations. The winds were blowing east/northeast of the volcano, while the main growing area …

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FDA’s Small Entity Compliance Guide Helps Food Facilities With Required Registration

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On May 25, the FDA released a new guide for smaller food facilities that are subject to the FDA’s registration requirements under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). The new Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG) details the steps food facilities must take to register with the FDA under the FD&C Act, which …

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European Consumers Want Healthy, Nutritious Frozen Foods

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If you’re looking for the latest food trend, it just might be hiding in the freezer aisle. Led by millennials and European consumers, frozen foods are currently enjoying a renaissance in popularity–with lucrative results for innovative food producers. RBC Capital markets show that for the first time since 2013, frozen food volume growth is positive. …

Crop News

Northwest Green Pea Harvest In Full Swing

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United States Northwest green pea harvest for most processors is now underway.   To date weather has been favorable and the crop is expected to progress well. Sweet corn plantings are approximately 50% to 75% completed.   Most processors have planted about the same corn acreage as last season however, with some changes in the percentage of …

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Frozen Meals Are Making a Comeback

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The typical American grocery shopper is busy, hungry, and looking for an affordable and healthy meal option–no cooking required. Although frozen meals have previously earned a reputation as either junk food and unhealthly based on the high levels of salt and additives, they are currently making a comeback as consumers embrace newer healthier options. A …

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New Pathogen Detection Process Promises Faster Response Time

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Last month, 206 million eggs were recalled as a precaution after salmonella contamination was discovered. As people nationwide worked to minimize the impact of the outbreak, many likely wondered if there was a better way to test food for contamination. At University of Georgia, a scientist named Xiangyu Deng believes he may have discovered the …

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Sugar Snap Pea Season Commences In China

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China Temperatures are rising and spring has commenced with heavy rain which has hurt some of the crops.  Shandong Province Asparagus harvest will begin this month and to date outlook is good with nice quality and good yields. Spinach production is also underway. Zhejiang Province Broccoli harvest is winding down. Higher price for raw material, along with …

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Mexican Broccoli Supplies Beginning To Rebound

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Mexico Coming off one of the worst years in history for processors of frozen broccoli and cauliflower, the situation is starting to look up. Conditions in the Bajio Valley where the majority of both broccoli and cauliflower are now being harvested is good as weather has warmed favoring both quality and volume. The weather forecast is for continued …

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Broccoli Yogurt Promises a New Cure for Cancer Patients

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In Singapore, scientists recently discovered the naturally occurring bacteria and compounds found in yogurt and broccoli become a powerful antidote to colorectal cancer. The researchers created a non-toxic variation of E. coli called E. coli Nissle, a type of bacteria that occurs naturally in the digestive system. To administer the cure, the researchers gave mice …

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Pineapple’s Power!

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As winter settles over the northern hemisphere, a taste of the tropics seems more appealing than ever. Fortunately, pineapple offers numerous health benefits that can help keep winter colds at bay while supporting overall health. Pineapple contains a blend of enzymes called bromelain, which delivers antioxidants and helps the body digest protein. The anti-inflammatory properties …

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Record-Breaking Listeria Outbreak Rattles South Africa

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In January, officials in South Africa announced that the total number of people affected by a listeria outbreak had risen to an alarming 767, the biggest listeria outbreak to date. The outbreak has affected nine provinces but is concentrated in the northeastern regions of the country, with two-thirds of cases centered in Pretoria, Johannesburg, and …