GFSI recognizes safety standard, launches working group The changes will be reflected in the newest Guidance Document. Shane O'Halloran April 30, 2013 The changes will be reflected in the newest Guidance Document.Read More
TECH FLASH Food safety initiatives survey reveals room for improvement Lack of employee understanding and incomplete records were the largest barriers to effective training. Shane O'Halloran April 28, 2013 Just two-thirds of respondents reported satisfaction with current initiatives. Read More
Ground beef and chicken biggest food safety risks among meats Meat industry groups say a broader survey of food safety would be more beneficial. Shane O'Halloran April 24, 2013 Meat industry groups say a broader survey of food safety would be more beneficial.Read More
CDC data shows some food borne infections more common in 2012, others unchanged Two pathogens infected more people in 2012 than previous years. Shane O'Halloran April 22, 2013 Two pathogens infected more people in 2012 than previous years.Read More
TECH FLASH Quantitative framework would improve food safety A recent technical paper grades food safety performance from A to F. Shane O'Halloran April 8, 2013 How can industry and government increase the quantitative aspects of food safety effectiveness?Read More
Slow government response likely contributed to more illnesses in 2011 Salmonella outbreak Government was slow to address ground turkey contamination. Shane O'Halloran April 3, 2013 Government was slow to address ground turkey contamination.Read More
FSA survey shows food safety worries Top concerns included cloning, irraditation and genetic modification. March 27, 2013 Top concerns included cloning, irraditation and genetic modification.Read More
TECH FLASH Exemplary food safety practices can drive sales Consumers are more likely to buy based on product safety than brand. Shane O'Halloran March 26, 2013 Could safety improvements help your company’s sales?Read More
TECH FLASH Feeding the world in 2030: Can innovation and technology keep up with growth? Booming population growth and commodity prices demand new models for food companies. March 26, 2013 How can food companies survive—and thrive—in the next decade?Read More
CSPI says reports of food illnesses down 40 percent Some of the credit goes to HACCP programs, but incomplete reporting may have contributed. Shane O'Halloran March 26, 2013 Some of the credit goes to HACCP programs, but incomplete reporting may have contributed.Read More