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 2-hour committee session during the allotted committee time spot with a final agenda for submission no later than March 1, 2021.
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
Network with other produce specific organizations and associations to promote AFDO and encourage/solicit ideas for educational materials to share with industry stakeholders.
Charge 4
Work with CDC and FDA to host a webinar on common food safety challenges and solutions with leafy greens.
Charge 5
Create a 1-pager on cyclospora and produce to post on the AFDO website.
Charge 6
Hold a webinar using agenda topic from the Produce committee breakout session to include produce farm inspection findings and consistency with the PSR
Charge 7
Hold a webinar using agenda topic from the Produce committee breakout session to include mixed type facilities and how states are handling with 117.
Charge 8
Create a document that highlights commonalities and differences between the PSR, USDA harmonized GAPS, and Primus audits for industry and states.
Charge 9
Create a document or guidance regarding PSR and approved source as related to the FDA Retail Food Code.