TEXAS: Accountability solution for the food industry - (Produce Safety & Security )
April 12, 2008 – 9:55 pmPR.com
http://www.pr.com/press-release/80556
Lewisville, TX–Produce Safety and Security International, Inc. (OTC: PRSF) announces company provides a cost effective solution to meet traceability requirements for the fresh fruit and vegetable industry.
The issues discussed and comments by the industry groups are very confusing as to what are the real issues facing the produce industry. An industry expert, Mr. Whitaker comments, “Record keeping and documentation for produce has been the same for the last 48 years I have been in the industry as a Grower, USDA Inspector, Armed Forces Procurement agent, Marketer, Importer, Exporter, Grower Relations and Food Safety consultant.” he goes on to say: “The major change requirement for the produce industry is the depth and detail of food safety monitoring and record-keeping.”
The most sensible, realistic, logical approach to a solution for this complex issue is to understand that audit does not make the product free from bacteria causing food-borne illness. The process used to […]
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