On December 2, 2021 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a proposed rule aimed at enhancing the safety of agricultural water used on covered produce (other than sprouts). The proposed rule is the agency’s...more
Produce production requires lots of water — water for irrigation, water for cleaning tools and facilities, water for cleaning the produce, etc. Water used on farms can come from a variety of sources — from wells, ponds,...more
As part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the Produce Safety Rule outlines the regulatory requirements that apply to entities that grow, harvest, pack or hold fresh produce. Depending upon the amount of their...more
Court Dismisses Beef “Product of the USA” Lawsuit - A New Mexico federal court has dismissed allegations that several food companies falsely labeled beef as a “Product of the USA” because the cattle were raised in other...more
For the first time, FDA entered into a consent decree against a firm or grower for violations of the Produce Safety Rule. For the first time, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has entered into consent decree of...more
Restaurant owners may be wondering how the FDA’s new produce safety regulations affect them. Through these new regulations, the FDA has attempted to tackle the growing number of outbreaks involving produce traditionally...more
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb recently issued a statement affirming that Produce Safety Rule inspections will begin this spring. Last year FDA chose to delay routine inspections to allow...more