Food Safety

TECH FLASH

Research dissects countries with most food safety violations

A new study reveals India, China and Mexico had the highest number of food safety incidents in 2013

August 12, 2014

More than one-third of all food safety violations in 2013 were a result of excessive or illegal pesticide contamination.

Food Safety

GMPs, FSMA and GFSI: Making the Right Connections

Good manufacturing practices play an obvious role in both FSMA and GFSI schemes, but in reality, you won’t pass FSMA muster or obtain a GFSI certification if you haven’t done your GMP homework.

Wayne Labs

August 7, 2014

As FDA regulations spell out in 21 CFR Part 110, good manufacturing practices (GMPs) or current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) are the basics you need to know and perform to keep the food products you make free of adulteration—whether from bacteria or chemicals.

TECH FLASH

OSI apologizes for food safety scandal and promises action in Shanghai

Chinese food and drug administration officials shut down Husi Food Co., Ltd. after reports the company sold expired meat

Jeremy Gerrard

July 29, 2014

Chinese media outlet Dragon TV aired undercover footage of employees at the Shanghai facility casually placing meat that fell on the ground back into company supplies.

TECH FLASH

Study examines natural antimicrobials’ effectiveness on Listeria

The AMI foundation studied antimicrobial ingredients and post-lethality interventions available for use on natural and organic RTE products

Jeremy Gerrard

July 29, 2014

Researchers concluded a combined approach decreases and suspends the recovery of Lm populations.

TECH FLASH

High levels of Roundup in soybeans

A new study from Norwegian researchers demonstrated high levels of glyphosate in GM-soy

Jeremy Gerrard

July 29, 2014

Researchers tested GE-soy, conventional soy and organic soy to determine their nutrient and element compositional differences, as well as the presence of residues of herbicides and pesticides.

TECH FLASH

Preventing and addressing food contamination in rice processing

Bühler Food Safety Initiative Team discusses food safety in rice processing

June 25, 2014

As the food industry manages a balancing act for greater capacity, efficiency and profitability, food safety always weighs in at the forefront.

TECH FLASH

The ABCs of GFSI

With FSMA heading towards finalization, GFSI accreditation goes a long way in securing a successful FSMA audit and getting a leg up on competitors

Wayne Labs

June 25, 2014

With GFSI certification, processors win in two ways: food safety and quality management.

TECH FLASH

Food recalls remain consistent, but amount of withdrawn products explodes

Results and trends identified in the latest recall index

Jeremy Gerrard

June 25, 2014

Mislabeling and undeclared allergens lead the reasons for recalled products.

Food safety management systems

The right tools enable long-term success

Wayne Labs

June 9, 2014

HACCP can’t do it all. A food safety management system uses several tools to promote food safety and prevent recalls. After a recall, it may be too late to save your business.

Food Safety