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FPSC A&NZ monthly newsletter out now!
The October 2020 edition of the Fresh Produce Safety Centre Australia & New Zealand newsletter has just been released!
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FPSC A&NZ monthly newsletter out now!
The September 2020 edition of the Fresh Produce Safety Centre Australia & New Zealand newsletter has just been released!
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IE: Irish authorities probe salad link in crypto outbreak
Food Safety News: Officials in Ireland are investigating an outbreak of cryptosporidium linked to a salad that has affected more than 40 people. The Health Service Executive’s (HSE) Department of Public Health East was notified of an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis in the Dublin and Wicklow area. To date, 42 cases have been notified; with the onset of symptoms occurring over a 14 day period from July 15. More here.
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US: US stores recall onions amid salmonella outbreaks
BBC: US stores are recalling onions over contamination fears amid a salmonella outbreak that has caused over 600 people to fall ill. On 1 August, Thomson International recalled their red, yellow and white onions that had been shipped across all 50 US states and Canada since 1 May. Salmonella cases have been reported in 43 states as well as Canada. More here.
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Draft Traceability Guidelines for New Zealand
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United Fresh New Zealand
AU: Hort Innovation Labour Workforce Survey
From Hort Innovation: Hort Innovation recently began collaborating with Ernst & Young to conduct research to understand the seasonal workforce in the horticulture sector, and the long-term impacts of COVID-19.
A quick survey has been designed to gather information from growers about seasonal labour requirements. In particular, the challenges you’re facing to access seasonal workforce as a result of COVID-19, and the impact of border closures and restricted mobility.
Please submit your response by 10 August 2020.
The survey can be accessed here: https://bit.ly/workforcelaboursurvey
Please note that the data collected through this work is strictly confidential but will play an important role in understanding and addressing our industry’s labour requirements.
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PMA A-NZ: Crisis Management in the Fresh Produce Sector
PMA A-NZ is holding a two-hour crisis management webinar on 13 August 2020 for PMA A-NZ members (free) and interested non-members ($80). Topics to be covered include: Anatomy of a crisis, learnings from a crisis, and case studies; Preparing a crisis management plan; and Crisis response and crisis communication. More here.
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SEA: WHO framework targets improved food safety in South East Asia
Food Safety News: The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified key priorities to improve food safety in the next five years in South East Asia.
The Framework for Action on Food Safety in the WHO South-East Asia Region covers 2020 to 2025 and has guidance for authorities across the food chain and those involved in food safety emergencies, preparedness and response. Several countries are included. More here.
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FPSC A&NZ monthly newsletter out now!
The August 2020 edition of the Fresh Produce Safety Centre Australia & New Zealand newsletter has just been released!
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