date:Mar 01, 2016
Arizona lawmakers are considering a bill that seeks to do away with state licensing for a wide variety of professions, trades and positions including packers of fresh produce and other foods.
With the state being No. 2 in the nation for production of lettuce and leafy greens, the deregulation legislation could compromise food safety for millions, according to some in the fresh produce industry.
Ill get right down to it. The concern is food safety, said Shelly Tunis of the Yuma Fresh Vegetable