Food Safety
Your health, safety, and trust are our highest priorities.
With recent news about the Cyclospora outbreak affecting parts of the produce industry, we want to reassure you that Northeast Fresh products and the farms that supply us have not been implicated in this outbreak.
While this situation has impacted portions of the industry, we remain committed to the rigorous food safety practices that help protect every package of produce we deliver.
Our multi-layered food safety program includes:
✅ SQF Level 3 Certification
The food industry’s highest food safety and quality certifications, verified through rigorous independent audits.
✅ Comprehensive Processing Controls
Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize a carefully monitored, multi-stage wash process, validated sanitation procedures, and robust quality assurance programs as part of our comprehensive food safety system.
✅ Prevention Starts on the Farm
Because Cyclospora is best prevented before harvest, we partner with growers who follow the FDA’s Produce Safety Rule and implement rigorous preventive practices, including:
• Strict worker health and hygiene protocols
• Routine agricultural water testing and monitoring
• Robust sanitation practices for harvesting equipment and field operations
From seed to shelf, we work closely with our growers, independent auditors, and food safety experts to monitor every step of the process and continuously strengthen our food safety programs.
Thank you for trusting Northeast Fresh. Our fourth generation family owned company is proud to provide fresh, high-quality produce that you and your family can enjoy with confidence.
Our Produce Promise
Northeast Fresh products are always high quality and always fresh. Harvested in the best conditions from coast to coast throughout the calendar year, our American-grown produce makes fresh farm-to-fork eating accessible for all.
SQF Level 3 Certified
Optical Sorting
Production Data on Every Package
Our Leafy Greens Food Safety Process
Northeast Fresh is committed to selling produce that is fresh, safe and convenient. In order to deliver on this promise, we adhere to a strict food safety and quality assurance program.
We impose the highest standards for quality, safety and sanitation at every step, from growing to processing, to packing and shipping our products.
When you purchase Northeast Fresh leafy greens, you’re buying produce grown by select, qualified, American farmers. Our leafy greens have been pre-screened and tested before they enter our facility.
Our Growers & Field Testing
We have committed partners across the U.S.–growers are GAP and USDA Organic certified. Our qualification program limits risk of physical, chemical or biological hazard in the handling of raw materials.
Our greens are pre-screened for microbiological hazards via pathogen testing conducted by certified third-party laboratories.
Washing & Packaging
We examine every leaf in our state-of-the art packaging facility. Optical sorters remove foreign matter and substandard leaves
Enhanced wash systems, bioluminescent testing and environmental sampling help maintain the highest standards. Non-conforming product is diverted to animal feed or destroyed.
Shipping & Receiving
We follow strict guidelines from farm to facility. All carriers are equipped with real-time temperature monitoring and are ensured to adhere to cleanliness, safety, and security protocols.
Raw product inspection occurs at upon receipt at our plant in the Northeast – to ensure substandard product is eliminated before packing.
Finished Product
inished products are packed fresh daily to consumer orders. All finished product storage areas maintain an intact cold chain with 24/7 safety and security monitoring.
All our salad blend finished goods are re-tested for pathogens and released based on third-party lab results.