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Food Safety

Reducing risk with rapid detection

May 12, 2015

When harmful bacteria are found in food products, things can quickly spin out of control for processors.

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After the recall, what’s next for Blue Bell?

Blue Bell Creameries is embarking on a fresh start by initiating an intensive cleaning and training program at all its production facilities.

Jeremy Gerrard

April 28, 2015

Company executives say they are heartbroken over the problem and pledge to get it right.

Plant of the Year

Food Plant of the Year 2015: Mars Chocolate is lean, green and poised for growth

Wayne Labs

April 6, 2015

As a kid growing up on a poultry farm, I couldn’t wait to help my dad truck cases of eggs to the local co-op, but I confess to an ulterior motive—hitting the candy machine just inside the door for a SNICKERS bar.

HACCP Software

The future of food safety is in the cloud

Jeremy Gerrard

April 6, 2015

While regulators creep closer toward adopting parts of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) has taken center stage as food and beverage manufacturers seek the best ways to stay compliant, avoid costly recalls and provide an easier audit experience.

Food Safety

One law for all

Richard F. Stier

April 6, 2015

Immediately after the 2014 mid-term elections, the Grocery Manufacturers Association issued the following statement...

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DNA-based test kits combat seafood mislabeling

InstantLabs launches new tests for Atlantic and Coho salmon that provide accurate DNA verification in less than two hours.

Jeremy Gerrard

March 30, 2015

According to a recent survey from Oceana, approximately one-third of all fish sold in the US is mislabeled.

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National GMO label law introduced

Legislators reintroduced the Safe & Accurate Food Labeling Act last week, following a House committee meeting discussing mandatory biotechnology labeling laws.

Jeremy Gerrard

March 30, 2015

If passed, the legislation would make FDA the authority on GMO labeling and block any state attempts to label products containing GMOs.

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