

Fresh-Cut Produce Without a Kill Step: What FDA’s New Guidance Means for Processors
Fresh-cut produce is once again in the food safety spotlight. FDA and CDC are currently investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora illnesses linked to iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico and recalled by Taylor Farms de Mexico. The investigation is an important reminder of one of the fundamental challenges with ready-to-eat fresh-cut produce: contamination may enter the supply chain before processing, spread during handling and processing, and reach consumers wi















