Industry Making Great Strides in Food Safety

Randall Weiseman November 6, 2009 Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

As food safety remains a top issue, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, Charles Bronson says that the industry is working diligently to constantly improve the food safety system, but realizes that there is still work to be done.

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