date:Aug 18, 2012
andatory government inspections of farms and packing facilities, as well as traceback measures in cases of recalls.
It is very important that consumers understand the commitment to food safety the vast majority of cantaloupe producers have and that the current outbreak is the result of one individual operation that did not follow these well-established safety practices for packing cantaloupe, the statement read.
However, it went on, more concerted efforts must be made by the produce industry