Mexico investigates melon traceability

Currently, Mexico is the main supplier of fresh vegetables to the United States, including melon shipments, since there is a commercial exchange of agri-food products that exceeds 44 billion dollars. Along these lines, the Aztec country works to ensure the quality and safety guarantees offered by Mexican producers to consumers and business partners. Through a statement, the Secretary and Rural Development of Mexico (SAGARPA) reported that specialists from the National Agri-Food Health, Safety and Quality Service (Senasica) began an investigation to rule out or confirm whether the salmonella that has caused an outbreak of the disease in United States and Canada, is present in Mexican cantaloupe melon production units. The experts follow the traceability of the product in Mexico and began to take samples at all points, to carry out analyzes in the Senasica laboratories, to identify possible sources of contamination. With the support of the technicians of the State Committee for ...