One processor says bacteria count reduction has a direct impact on earnings, and ozone has made cleaning easy.

There are currently no regulations in place governing the production of most animal foods.

Nanomaterials offer intriguing applications for food and beverage, but human and environmental risk has not been established.

The outcome of Initiative 522 could help determine national rules on GMO labeling.

Food safety scandals have plagued China in recent years.

 One company has developed a series of allergen tags that can be used not only for products in the warehouse, but also work-in-process and process records. 

 Other media sources claim the pilot programs fail to stop contaminated meat from entering the supply chain.

 Low-acid, high-moisture, shelf-stable, ready-to-eat prepackaged foods are conventionally treated with pressurized steam or high-temperature water at 120°C or higher to inactivate Clostridium botulism spores, stemming their germination and the potential production of a deadly toxin inside the sealed container.  

Processors see GFSI accreditation as a stepping stone to FSMA compliance.