Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Contaminants are a major concern for vegetable processors and packers. Consequently, quality control/food safety programs have been developed by vegetable companies to reduce the risk of tainted products. One major concern in… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu There is increased concern with food safety and fresh produce. The FDA, State Health Departments, and State Departments of Agriculture have made food safety a priority, especially for important produce growing regions… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Produce growers in Delaware selling directly to supermarkets, food service companies, and some wholesale distributors are being required to have a third party Good Agricultural Practices and Good Handling Practices (GAP/GHP) audit… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson Extension Fruit & Vegetable Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu The Food and Drug Administration has announced that by the end of 2010, the agency will issue a proposed rule to establish safety standards for the production and packing of fresh produce.… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Ag Agent, Kent Co.; gcjohn@udel.edu As part of the continued emphasis on improving produce food safety, the Food and Drug Administration has recently published draft guidance documents for reducing microbial food safety hazards in 3 crop groups… Continue Reading
