FDA and Partners in the Southwest Growing Region Share Findings from Multi-year Environmental Study

Special thanks to Drs. Steve Musser, Deputy Center Director for Scientific Operations;  Eric Brown,  Director of the Division of Microbiology; and research scientists Rebecca Bell, Julie Kase, and Susan Leonard from FDA-CFSAN for meeting with the Yuma Safe Produce Council and answering our specific questions regarding the Southwest Regional Longitudinal Research Study and the data shared during the industry-wide meeting held on May 15th.  Also, sincere appreciation to Dr. Samir Assar, Director of the Division of Produce Safety for the briefing on the FSMA-PSR Subpart E Agricultural Water Rule.  We were very fortunate to have these top-of-the-ladder individuals sit down with us and share food safety insights that will assist us with improving best practices.

View the FDA website for additional information.

Read the Yuma Safe Produce Council’s Statement.