You may have noticed some news lately about produce being recalled or warnings issued about a food health issue in relation to certain products. It wasn’t that long ago that these warnings prompted massive fears over public health and could often result in serious illness, or worse yet, death. The produce industry has not only been swift, but extremely competent, in self-regulation. The result is that now, most growers, shippers and packers have implemented programs that ensure the public safety through the use of water, soil and product testing. In addition, packing houses like the one at Long & Scott, have inventory software systems in place that can trace a carton of produce not just back to the field, but to every wholesale customer who has received it. These tests and traceability initiatives have resulted in a reporting system that is not simply reactive, but proactive in nature and scope. Nowadays, when you see a recall, most product can not only be traced to its source, but identified by lot number and field. When you consider the volume of fresh produce that moves across this country, this is not only an amazing accomplishment, but a giant leap in helping to guarantee that the food supply you receive from America’s farms is protected and safe.
Do you have food safety questions? We are happy to answer them for you, so please let us hear from you.
Anna Sciarrino
Director, Sales & Marketing
sales@longandscottfarms.com
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