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Webinar series and interim report about agricultural neighbor best practices for food safety available online

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Office of Public Affairs

A webinar series hosted by the California Farm Bureau Federation in partnership with the Monterey County Farm Bureau and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) about best food safety practices for agricultural neighbors is now available online. The … Continue reading →

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FDA Partners with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the Western Center for Food Safety, and California Agricultural Stakeholders to Enhance Food Safety

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs

Shared from an FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) Constituent Update “California leads the world in leafy greens production and innovation. Industry and food safety officials are proud to partner on this in-depth scientific study protecting public … Continue reading →

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Secretary Ross tours USDA “Food Safety Discovery Zone” mobile exhibit at the State Fair

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) sent their “Food Safety Discovery Zone” mobile interactive exhibit to the California State Fair this year, marking the first time the decked-out vehicle has made the … Continue reading →

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Grill like a pro! Food safety tips from the USDA

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

July 4 is right around the corner and for the estimated 80% of households that own grills or smokers, that means one thing – barbeques.  Grill masters can make sure they don’t leave their diners with a nasty case of … Continue reading →

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Food Safety Workshops for California’s Artisan Cheese Makers

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Dr. Annette Jones, California State Veterinarian

Consumers in general and Californians in particular are showing new and enthusiastic interest in their food – where it comes from, who makes it, and how it is made. Farmers have responded with a renewed devotion to agricultural products that … Continue reading →

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CDFA to Offer Food Safety Training for California’s Small Farms

Posted on October 10, 2012 by CDFA Staff

California’s farmers are as diverse as the crops they grow. The safety of the food their farms produce is paramount. To make sure smaller farmers can take advantage of a comprehensive approach to food safety, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)  has developed resources … Continue reading →

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Statement from Secretary Ross on Food Safety Efforts by California Cantaloupe Growers

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

You may have heard about recent illnesses and two deaths linked to cantaloupe grown in southwestern Indiana. I am very concerned to learn about the severity of this outbreak. My heart goes out to those affected and their loved ones. … Continue reading →

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From the Packer – California cantaloupe growers back mandatory food safety

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.thepacker.com/fruit-vegetable-news/California-growers-back-mandatory-cantaloupe-food-safety-151781935.html In the wake of a listeria outbreak linked to cantaloupes from another state, the California Cantaloupe Advisory Board is establishing the state’s first mandatory food safety program implemented by a commodity board. The group is also expanding its territory … Continue reading →

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National Ag Association Surveys States’ Raw Milk Regs

Posted on July 19, 2011 by CDFA Staff

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has released its latest iteration of a recurring survey of state laws governing raw milk. Five states have strengthened standards for how much bacteria is permitted in government sampling of raw … Continue reading →

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