Welcome to the Alliance for Food and Farming

U.S. farmers produce the safest, most abundant food supply in the world under the strictest government and consumer standards anywhere.

Here you will find information on a host of issues that often appear in the news and call into question the safety of the U.S. food supply. What is the real story? Who can you turn to for expert advice? The Alliance for Food and Farming answers those questions by providing insight into how U.S. farmers produce our nation’s food supply, offering scientific information and facts on important food safety issues and supplying resources where you can learn more.

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  • 3/26/2008 - Proper Washing of Cantaloupes
    Recent news linking Honduran cantaloupes with an outbreak of salmonella has resulted in some misinformation about washing cantaloupes to prevent illness. In this special report, University of California food scientist Dr. Trevor Suslow reminds consumers that the vast majority of fresh cantaloupes are safe to eat. As a precautionary measure, consumers may want to scrub the melons with water and the fruit should be eaten as quickly after cutting as possible. Caution beyond these measures is not necessary, yet some media reports offer consumers advice about what else they can do to ensure the safety of melons. Dr. Suslow sets the record straight here about exactly what consumers should and could do if they are especially concerned.
  • 3/6/2008 - Public Misinformed About Food
    University of California toxicologist Dr. Bob Krieger provides a response critical of a Seattle Post Intelligencer article on a study of pesticides found in children. Dr. Krieger finds not just fault with the study, but also in how information on pesticide residues is comunicated to the public.
  • 3/4/2008 - Lemon Wedge Scare: An Urban Myth
    A sensationalized and misleading report concerning bacteria on lemon wedges currently appearing on the Internet is finding its way to the news room. In response, a group of leading US food safety scientists has issued its own report to assure consumers there are no worries when it comes to the lemon wedge in your ice tea.
  • 3/3/2008 - Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement Protects Public Health
    The Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement, an unprecedented commitment to food safety, has released a status report describing actions taken during its first six months of operation. The report includes detailed findings on the 368 government inspections of leafy greens operations conducted from July through December. The report and more information on the LGMA can be accessed at www.caleafygreens.gov.