Cantaloupe Inspections Sept 13

Cantaloupe Inspections Sept 13

Mike Stephens
Mike Stephens
News Reporter
For California Ag Today, I’m Mike Stephens

The FDA is conducting a Fresh- Cut Cantaloupe Assignment.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently conducting an assignment to collect and test 240 samples of domestically produced fresh-cut cantaloupe from processors, warehouses and distribution centers. This assignment began in late June and will continue over the next 12 months. The target pathogens are Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

The assignment includes an inspection component, as FDA investigators will be conducting preventive controls inspections to identify potential sources and routes of contamination. Investigators are not expected to collect at retail locations, growing operations or packinghouses, unless warranted.

The FDA will analyze the data and plans to publish a summary report of the assignment’s findings at the completion of the Fresh-Cut Cantaloupe Assignment.

If you have any questions or comments about this assignment, please reach out to Western Growers Science at wgscience@wga.com. Western Growers represents local and regional family farmers growing fresh produce in Arizona, California, Colorado and New Mexico. Their members and their workers provide over half the nation's fresh fruits, vegetables and tree nuts, including nearly half of America's fresh organic produce. Some members also farm throughout the U.S. and in other countries so people have year-round access to nutritious food. For generations our members have provided variety and healthy choices as the first line of defense against obesity and disease. We grow the best medicine in the world

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