Food Safety for Dummies

Here is some more coverage from the United Fresh Produce Association's "Food Safety 101" short course. One of the presentations was from David Durkin, lawyer with Olsson, Frank and Weeda, P.C., Washington, D.C. The presentation addressed the relationship between FDA and the industry.

Durkin's presentation showed a firm grasp on the subject matter - something the industry struggles with at times

"There are a lot people who think the FDA isn't the agency of jurisdiction with them," he said. Produce shippers and receivers deal with USDA graders all day, while they never see the FDA.

That may change, and Durkin answers some questions about what procedures a produce company should have in place in the event of an FDA inspection.

"Growers, processors, wholesalers - you will see FDA inspections in the next two, five and ten years like you have never seen them before."