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USDA updates bird flu epidemiology report

The new report includes interpretation of data from 81 turkey flocks and preliminary results from a case-control study conducted in layer operations in Iowa and Nebraska.

Jeremy Gerrard

July 28, 2015

Based on its data, USDA concluded there is not substantial or significant enough evidence to point to a specific pathway or pathways for the current spread of the virus.

TECH FLASH

Food Safety Challenge winners announced

Winners of FDA’s 2014 Food Safety Challenge developed innovative technologies to detect Salmonella in food.

Jeremy Gerrard

July 28, 2015

Purdue University took the grand prize, while Pronucleotein Inc. was the runner-up.

TECH FLASH

Salmonella outbreak forces recall of frozen chicken products

Two outbreaks of Salmonella infections in Minnesota prompted a recall of more than 1 million pounds of frozen, stuffed chicken products.

Jeremy Gerrard

July 14, 2015

Federal and Minnesota state officials are investigating outbreaks of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to raw, frozen, breaded and pre-browned stuffed chicken entrées.

TECH FLASH

Blue Bell to start test production in Alabama

After a Listeriosis outbreak was linked to its ice cream and a nationwide recall was initiated, Blue Bell says it’s ready to begin test production at one of its facilities.

Jeremy Gerrard

July 14, 2015

No firm date has been set for when the tests will start or when consumers might be able to purchase Blue Bell ice cream in stores.

Editor's Note

Listen a bit more closely

Joyce Fassl

July 8, 2015

Like most educated consumers, I got the message about the consequences of eating food containing trans fats some time ago.

Food Safety

Understanding all the implications of an internal audit

Richard F. Stier

June 27, 2015

Most audit schemes around the world include an internal audit.

Food Safety

Auditing the auditors

Although auditing schemes are competitive, they are all working toward the common goal of elevating the safety of the food chain.

Jaan Koel

June 20, 2015

Numerous GSFI-based food safety schemes are in effect these days.

TECH FLASH

Blue Bell identifies possible Listeria source at Oklahoma plant

Source of Listeria is believed to be unprotected equipment stored in a room classified as non-sanitary.

Jeremy Gerrard

June 15, 2015

The equipment used in processing and packaging was kept in the basement—a hot and humid area.

Editor's Note

Inability to recall the recalled brands

Joyce Fassl

May 31, 2015

Despite all the food safety advances in sanitary machine design, sanitary plant design, product testing and inspection, and many processors reexamining their current SSOPs, HACCP plans and FSMA preparation and adherence, there is still much work to be done to protect the food supply and to inform consumers of potential problems.

TECH FLASH

ConAgra settles peanut butter Salmonella case

The company will pay $11.2 million to settle a federal charge.

Jeremy Gerrard

May 26, 2015

ConAgra pleaded guilty to introducing Peter Pan and private-label peanut butter contaminated with Salmonella into interstate commerce during the 2006 through 2007 outbreak.