Food Safety

Rapid detection methods for common foodborne illnesses

July 5, 2011

New assay methods shorten the time food is held up in quarantine waiting for an OK to ship, while automation is taking the human error out of test results.

US needs to get proactive on E. coli O104:H4

July 5, 2011

Noted food safety attorney says non-O157 bacteria should be called adulterants, too.

Tighter food defense requirements seen by security expert

June 15, 2011

It’s not too early to think about automating plant security functions.

Salmonella the top killer

June 15, 2011

Study combines CDC and other data to reveal surprising results about the true costs of foodborne illnesses.

Heading E. coli off at the pass

June 15, 2011

While a change in diet for cows before slaughter is thought to cut E. coli O157 shedding, a vaccine may be a better method to stave off the bacteria.

34th Annual Plant Construction Survey

Wayne Labs

June 1, 2011

Projects surge slightly as processors find value to be gained in upgrading existing facilities.

Multifunctionality Delivered

Olin Thompson

June 1, 2011

Track & trace systems can do more than satisfy regulators; they can improve products, operations and relationships with customers and consumers.

Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference Report

Kevin T. Higgins

June 1, 2011

Need-to-know manufacturing concepts and professional contacts kept food professionals engaged during the annual Food Engineering conference.

Editor's Note: Product quality: Strange coincidence or harbinger?

Joyce Fassl

June 1, 2011

OK, readers, what’s going on out there? I am very surprised to report four food and beverage quality issues that occurred on consumer purchases I made in the past six weeks.