Produce Safety Committee
About the committee
This committee focuses on issues related specifically to produce and assists AFDO with developing produce related resources.
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Committee Charges
Charge 1
Construct a 90-minute committee virtual session to be held in May 2023. Submit final agenda no later than April 1, 2023.
Charge 2
Appoint an individual to serve as the AFDO Representative to the Produce Safety Alliance Executive Committee and offer assistance as needed.
Charge 3
Work with LGMA, CA and AZ to host a webinar on common food safety challenges associated with leafy greens.
Charge 4
Hold a webinar that addresses unique ways to work with and engage the Amish community and Plain Sect Farmer regarding the PSR.
Charge 5
Create a document that highlights environmental sampling, positive results, remediation and collaboration for industry and state produce programs.
Charge 6
Create a document describing how state produce programs can locate contacts for emergencies that cross-references all appropriate food safety agencies and programs.
Charge 7
Develop a recurring blast quarterly email to all produce associated stakeholders that is mainly focused on a single topic and provides a link to a current resource.