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FDA Releases Produce Safety Rule codified text in Spanish
https://www.fda.gov/media/137715/download
CDC and OSHA Release Interim COVID-19 Guidance for Meat and Poultry Processors and Employees
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/meat-poultry-processing-workers-employers.html
Food and Ag Sector Guidance on Masks from FDA
The FDA has released new guidance for the Food and Agriculture sector around the use of respirators, face masks, and face coverings. You can access…
COVID-19 Resources for the Washington Produce Industry
If you’re part of the Washington Produce Industry, please use this resource to find pertinent information for how to prepare your farm or business for…
FDA Briefing for Foods Stakeholders on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will host a stakeholder call on Wednesday, March 18th at 3:45 p.m. ET to discuss food safety and…
COVID-19 Washington State Dept. of Agriculture Produce Safety Program Information
The COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) disease outbreak is evolving, but the following information supplements current food safety standards and practices already in place for produce farms…
FDA Releases Produce Safety Inspection Information
The WSDA is set to begin inspecting the largest farms in Washington this growing season for compliance with the Produce Safety Rule. Last week the…
FDA Releases Draft Guidance Document for the Produce Safety Rule
The FDA has released draft guidance for farms which must comply with the Produce Safety Rule
FDA Expands Water Testing Options for Produce Growers
FDA approves certain presence/absence tests for agricultural water used in postharvest washing and cooling, hand washing, sanitizing food contact surfaces, and making ice.
FDA Fact Sheet on Manure as a Soil Amendment
Do you use manure in a raw or composted form on your produce farm? Read the latest fact sheet from the FDA detailing important considerations…