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Protecting Public Health: The Importance of Monitoring and Managing Listeria in Apples Listeria monocytogenes Listeria monocytogenes is an environmental pathogenic bacteria that can commonly be found in soil, water and vegetative matter. Because of the inherent association between Listeria and agricultural environments, the potential exists for Listeria to be introduced onto a variety of fresh … Continued
Apples Are Safe: Setting the Record Straight on Apple Safety and the Flawed Claims Behind EWG’s List Why is the “Dirty Dozen” list flawed? What is USApple’s official response to this year’s “Dirty Dozen” list? The Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” list misleads consumers and is based on inaccurate reporting. How do we explain safe … Continued
Protecting Apples After Harvest: Why Diphenylamine (DPA) Matters for Freshness, Safety, and Supply Activist groups have expressed concern about the fungicide diphenylamine (DPA), an important and widely used tool by the apple industry for post-harvest storage.
What the Data Really Shows About Chlorpyrifos and Apple Safety Regulatory Timeline and Legal Challenges Several years ago, environmental groups petitioned EPA to revoke all tolerances for chlorpyrifos due to alleged impacts on drinking water and human health. The claims were largely based on a series of epidemiological studies that could not be substantiated or … Continued
Understanding Arsenic in Apple Juice: What the Science and Testing Really Show What is arsenic? Arsenic is an element that can be found in water, air and soil. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), arsenic occurs in the environment from erosion of arsenic-containing rocks, volcanic eruptions and contamination from various industrial sources. In … Continued
Understanding Arctic® Apples: The Non-Browning Innovation Backed by Science and Consumer Choice Approved Varieties and Regulatory Oversight Consumer Choice and Non-GM Alternatives Product Availability and Labeling Transparency Market Adoption and Consumer Demand How Arctic® Apples Work Other Non-GM Browning Solutions Advancements in Apple Breeding and Research U.S. Apple Association (USApple) supports consumption of apples and … Continued
Apples Are Not the Source of Heavy Metal Contamination Executive Summary Three brands of cinnamon applesauce pouches – all using the same manufacturer in Ecuador – were recalled in late 2023 due to lead and chromium contamination in the cinnamon. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation into the matter found that the apple ingredients … Continued
Many Americans are struggling to incorporate enough healthy food into their daily lives—with just 12.2 percent of adults meeting the CDC’s daily fruit intake recommendation, and only 9.3 percent of adults meeting the recommended daily vegetable intake. In 2016, the CDC reported that about 93.3 million adults were affected by obesity—a major risk factor for many diseases … Continued
