On May 28th, Gov. Inslee released Proclamation 20-57, “Concerning the Health of Agricultural Workers” that provides required protections that must be in place by June 4. A full detail of […]
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 the full document at https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-during-emergencies/use-respirators-facemasks-and-cloth-face-coverings-food-and-agriculture-sector-during-coronavirus
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 operations during COVID-19. We will […]
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 food supply questions related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
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 and facilities in Washington State.
Currently, produce has not been identified as a likely source of COVID-19 infection. However, it is important to follow current food safety standards to help protect workers and customers from this virus.
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 began to release information […]