Home » Topics » Food Safety

Food Safety
RSS

Food Safety

Current testing is not advancing food safety

Richard F. Stier

January 7, 2013

Finished product testing, by itself, isn’t adequate to guarantee the safety of foods.

New model for assessing agroterrorism risk in food supply chain

The $100 million project is aimed at preventing an attack on US food supply

Shane O'Halloran

January 2, 2013

The $100 million project is aimed at preventing an attack on US food supply.

HAACP

FSIS says poultry producers must reassess their HAACP plans within 90 days

Move in response to Salmonella outbreaks associated with comminuted poultry products.

Shane O'Halloran

December 11, 2012

In addition to requiring HAACP reassessment, FSIS will expand its Salmonella Verification Sampling Program.

color coding plant maintenance sanitation

Food Safety: Color contributes to safe, efficient food production

Jaan Koel

December 5, 2012

Color coding of maintenance and sanitation equipment is becoming a certification requirement.

TECH FLASH

Special metal-detectable plastic tools for food processors

While plastic is fantastic, it’s not if it winds up in your salad or cake

Wayne Labs

November 28, 2012

The best way to detect plastic scraps in food is to include a metal powder within the plastic resin.

FDA oversight on food imports should leverage other countriesâ resources

TECH FLASH

FDA oversight on food imports should leverage other countries’ resources

GAO report suggests FDA use a comparability system like the USDA’s FSIS applies

Wayne Labs

November 28, 2012

Unless it gets help from other countries, enforcing FSMA’s import regulations will be a challenging and expensive task.

Food Security

Barilla Center for Food and Nutrition to hold multidisciplinary discussion on global food issues

The expert panel will offer new information and insights

Shane O'Halloran

November 27, 2012

The expert panel will offer new information and insights on global food security and production issues.

TECH FLASH

Canadian government updates 50-year-old food safety laws

The new regulations single out food additives

November 27, 2012

Health Canada will be able to act faster to authorize safe food additives.

TECH FLASH

Traceability systems needed to increase trust in food safety

A new study from Canada’s Conference Board says one step forward and one step backward in the supply chain is a simple, robust and cost-effective method of traceability.

November 13, 2012

Recalls in North America and around the world reinforce the need for a robust traceability system.

Automated systems enhance hand and boot hygiene

Jaan Koel

November 7, 2012

As part of larger sanitation programs, hand and boot washing plays a key role in improving food safety and adhering to stricter regulations.

Industrial Heat Pumps: Sustainable Energy Solutions for Now and the Future

FMTE Formed by Four Food Manufacturing Companies

Coalition Unites Europe’s Food Manufacturing Technologies and Equipment Sector

FDA Approves Three Food Colors from Natural Sources

CHECK OUT OUR NEW ESSENTIAL TOPICS

Events

June 17, 2025

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ State of the Cold Chain

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.

January 1, 2030