Calif. Dept. of Food and AgricultureFrom Calif. Dept. of Food and AgricultureGlobal Supply Chain ManagementCalifornia Cantaloupe Handlers Approve State's First Mandatory Food Safety ProgramCalifornia cantaloupe handlers have voted overwhelmingly in support of the state's first mandatory food safety program to be implemented by a commodity board. The California Department of Food and Agriculture said that 100 percent of handlers voting in a statewide referendum are in favor of amending the existing California Cantaloupe Advisory Board to establish the new food safety program.May 18, 2012Page 1 of 1