Food Safety News - May 20, 2016 Review finds LGMA compares favorably with FDA produce rule

Review finds LGMA compares favorably with FDA produce rule By Dan Flynn An expert panel has found that the best practices guidelines already followed by California and Arizona growers compares favorably with the new Produce Safety Rule now finalized under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). All four reviewers on the panel say that the Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement's (LGMA's) food safety guidelines provide the same kind... Continue Reading Pennsylvania restaurant inspection reveals faked food safety certificate By News Desk A Harrisburg, PA, restaurant recently inspected by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture was reportedly operating with a faked food safety certificate. According to a local media outlet, the May 9 inspection of Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet revealed a posted certificate from 2010 but dated Sept. 24, 2015. The certificate showed that the restaurant had someone... Continue Reading Legislation to revise school lunch program passes House committee By News Desk Controversial federal legislation to limit funding for subsidized school lunches and change some of the program’s nutritional standards passed a House committee on a 20-14 vote May 18, and the proposal is being hammered by critics who believe it would endanger the health of American school children. The bill’s sponsor, U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita (R-IN), said that his... Continue Reading More Food Safety News Past Food Safety News Articles Food Industry Events Food Safety News Copyright 2016 Marler Clark LLP, PS. All rights reserved. Marler Clark LLP, PS, 1301 2nd Avenue Suite 2800 Seattle WA 98101 USA Change your address or unsubscribe.

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