June 18, 2007

ISSUE 1171

FDA ANNOUNCES TOMATO FOOD SAFETY PROGRAM

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced June 12 it will begin a multi-year tomato safety initiative to “reduce the incidence of tomato-related foodborne illness in the United States.”

FDA investigators in coordination with their respective state counterparts will visit tomato farms and packing facilities in Florida and Virginia to assess food safety practices and use of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). For additional information, go to www.fda.gov.

IMMIGRATION REFORM TO MAKE A COMEBACK

HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE FARM BILL RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDE EXPANSION OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PROGRAMS

FFVA BOARD ADOPTS PRODUCE SAFETY RESOLUTION

FDA ANNOUNCES TOMATO FOOD SAFETY PROGRAM

PUTNAM, MAHONEY INTRODUCE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY, CONSERVATION BILL

BULLETIN EXPLAINS PACA RULE

FORUM TO ADDRESS CENTRAL FLORIDA LAND USE

FSA SEEKING COUNTY COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS

IFAS SEEKS COLLABORATOR FOR CELLULOSIC ETHANOL RESEARCH PLANT

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