Food and Drug Branch (FDB)

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Contact

Main Telephone:

(800) 495-3232

Email:

FDBfood@cdph.ca.gov

Address (Courier Delivery):

California Department of Public Health - Food and Drug Branch

1500 Capitol Ave, MS 7602

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address (Non-Courier Delivery):

California Department of Public Health - Food and Drug Branch

P.O. Box 997435, MS 7602

Sacramento, CA 95899

Produce Safety

Guidance for consumers and industry regarding fresh-cut produce may be found below. Additional food safety information may be found at the Food and Drug Branch - Food Safety Program.

Recommendations for Consumers

Washing Ready-to-Eat Lettuce/Leafy Green Salads (PDF)

Reducing the Risk of Foodborne Illness Associated with Produce (PDF)

Recommendations for Industry

Letter to Sprout Industry - April 21, 2008 (PDF)

Letter to Western Growers Association - January 25, 2006 (PDF)

Rewashing Ready-To-Eat Lettuce/Leafy Green Salads (PDF)

Handling of "Value Added" Produce in Retail Markets (PDF)

Reducing Risk of Foodborne Illness Associated With Green Onions and Other Produce (PDF)

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