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Fresh Express is recalling certain varieties of its branded and private label salad products produced at the company’s Streamwood, Ill., facility because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The plan is designed to help the FDA and its partners enhance the speed, effectiveness, coordination and communication of foodborne outbreak investigations. 

Spanish EVOO producer uses cellulose filter sheets to ensure its early-harvested oil is free from impurities 

Since handwashing is a key element of the food quality and safety programs for food processors, meeting this early mandate was not a major issue for the industry. But how should companies go about ensuring that their people not only wash their hands, but that handwashing is effective?

Cleaning and sanitation programs are the backbone of creating a safe plant environment for employees and for the food it produces. General Mills’ Karl Thorsen talks about developing a comprehensive cleaning and sanitation program.

Conagra has received two reports to date of injury (dental damage) associated with the recalled product.

The FDA issued a final guidance, which provides voluntary short-term sodium reduction targets for food manufacturers, chain restaurants and foodservice operators for 163 categories of processed, packaged and prepared foods.