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FEBRUARY 2010


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FRESH CUT NEWS

Dole: No Public Health Threat from Consumer Reports Tests on Bacteria Levels in Leafy Greens
Feb. 3, 2010 - New tests by Consumer Reports have found high levels of bacteria in packaged leafy greens that could indicate unsanitary conditions. Salinas Californian

Bagged Salad: How Clean?
Feb. 3, 2010 - You might think that "pre­washed" and "triple-washed" salad greens sold in plastic clamshells or bags are squeaky clean. But our recent tests found room for improvement. Consumer Reports

FreshConex Highlights Opportunities for Fresh-Cut Processors
Feb. 2, 2010 - The market for ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook fruit and vegetables continues on an upward swing. An increase in the number of single-person households, more meals eaten away from home, changing eating habits and quick and easy availability are all key factors driving the demand for fresh convenience products.

FDA Requests $4 Billion to Transform Food Safety System, Invest in Medical Product Safety, Regulatory Science
Feb. 1, 2010 - FDA is requesting $4.03 billion to promote and protect public health as part of the President’s fiscal year 2011 budget – a 23 percent increase over the agency’s current $3.28 billion budget.

Food Companies Face Fees Under Obama Budget Proposal
Feb. 1, 2010 - Food companies and drug makers could face more than $250 million in new fees under a proposal included in the Food and Drug Administration budget Monday by the Obama administration. Wall Street Journal

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