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How the history of food safety shapes today's rules

From testing to preventative controls, a look back at the ever evolving world of food safety

Richard F. Stier

February 15, 2017

A commitment to food safety certainly is not new.

Food Safety

Automated food safety solutions can limit foodborne pathogens

Time-temperature measurements offer basis of pathogen containment

Adam Fleder

January 27, 2017

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that major foodborne pathogens cause 9 million illnesses each year. The number of foodborne illnesses motivated the FDA to create the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which Congress passed.

Food Safety

Trader Joe's bread recalled due to undeclared allergen

Bread sold in Trader Joe's stores in five states

Casey Laughman

January 23, 2017

Athens Baking Company is recalling Trader Joe’s Harvest Whole Wheat Bread sold in five states due to an undeclared allergen.

Food Packaging

EU pushes for antimicrobial packaging

NanoPack aims to develop state-of-the-art antimicrobial packaging solutions for perishable foods based on natural nanomaterials that will prevent food-borne illness outbreaks and reduce food waste.

Crystal Lindell

January 16, 2017

The European Union (EU) has awarded the international NanoPack consortium €7.7 million to develop a solution for extending food shelf life by using novel antimicrobial surfaces.

FSMA

FSMA: Ignorance of the law is no excuse

Though FDA is providing FSMA education, training and assistance, processors must realize that the FDA's primary goal is to protect the public's health.

Wayne Labs

January 12, 2017

A look at some of the recent FSMA updates and training options available for processors.

Food Safety

Translating the 5S system to food safety

A method developed for operational efficiencies can help enhance food safety programs.

Richard F. Stier

January 12, 2017

The 5S system reduces operational steps, improves overall cleanliness of work areas.

Food Safety

The state of food safety: How to stay ahead of regulations

Menu labeling regulations compliance required by May

Don Low

January 6, 2017

In 2017, the food industry will see changes that make it easier for consumers to make more informed food choices.Restaurants and retail food establishments with 20 or more U.S. locations will be required to provide calorie information on menus and menu boards, and nutrition information for 10 additional nutrients at the point of sale.

Food Safety

Whole Foods Recalls Tarts Due to Unlisted Allergen

Product contains tree nut allergens not listed on labels

Casey Laughman

January 5, 2017

Select Whole Foods Market Stores are recalling tarts due to almond flour not listed on the product labels.

Regulatory Watch

FSIS announces companies can use new FDA label format for now

The FSIS will not hold companies in noncompliance if they use the FDA label during the rulemaking period as long as the information is truthful and not misleading.

December 22, 2016

The FSIS will not hold companies in noncompliance if they use the FDA label during the rulemaking period as long as the information is truthful and not misleading.

TECH FLASH

The Top 10 stories of 2016

From our Food Plant of the Year to allowing cell phones on the plant floor, look back on our Top 10 Stories from 2016!

December 22, 2016

From water quality to our exclusive list of the Top 100 Food and Beverage companies, these were Food Engineering's Top 10 stories of 2016.

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.