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Jennifer Allen

Organic-Labeling Regulations

By Jennifer Allen

There are several options to highlight your use of organic ingredients, but you must understand the regulations surrounding each option to avoid running afoul of USDA labeling regulations.  

Featured Articles

September 25, 2023
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California Proposed Ban on Food Additives Moves to Governor

By Food Safety Tech Staff

If signed into law, the bill will prohibit the manufacture, sale, delivery and distribution of foods containing brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben and/or Red Dye No. 3 in the state of California.

September 25, 2023
Emily Newton, Revolutionized Magazine

6 Ways IoT Asset Tracking Ensures Safe Distribution and Better Traceability

By Emily Newton

The game-changing potential of IoT asset tracking in enhancing safety and traceability across the supply chain.

September 19, 2023
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USDA FSIS Implements Quantitative Chemical Residue Testing Method

By Food Safety Tech Staff

The agency’s laboratory system plans to implement a new quantitative method for veterinary drug residue analysis in bovine muscle samples on October 1, 2023. In addition, USDA FSIS is updating three additional quantification testing methods for fat, salt and screening of beta-antagonists.

September 19, 2023
Alfonso Capuchino

GFSI Specialist Capuchino Joins Kiwa-ASI

By Food Safety Tech Staff

“We are excited to have Alfonso on board as a part of our growing Kiwa-ASI family. His vast industry knowledge and experience will be crucial as we work to continuously improve and expand our existing certification programs.”

September 15, 2023
Frank Yiannas, Walmart

Frank Yiannas Joins iFoodDS Board of Directors

By Food Safety Tech Staff

“Frank is a visionary in the food supply chain, using his insight, knowledge and passion for innovation to enhance food safety and safeguard public health. We are excited to welcome him to the iFoodDS board of directors.”

September 12, 2023
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FSIS Launches New Recall and Public Health Alert API Data Tool

By Food Safety Tech Staff

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has launched a new feature on its website that enables software developers to access data on recalls and public health alerts through an application programming interface (API). Through this new tool, developers can leverage FSIS recall data to create new products for consumers or incorporate them into existing digital services and mobile apps.

September 5, 2023
Apple Juice

Newly Discovered Fungus Helps Destroy Patulin Mycotoxin 

By Food Safety Tech Staff

Scientists have identified a new fungal strain that transforms patulin, a dangerous mycotoxin sometimes found in fruits, into less toxic byproducts.

September 5, 2023
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Federal Food Safety Analytics Collaborative Releases 2024-2028 Priorities

By Food Safety Tech Staff

The Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration (IFSAC)—a collaboration between the CDC, FDA and USDA FSIS—cites Campylobacter, non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) and refining foodborne illness source attribution estimates as its priorities for the next five years.

September 1, 2023
STOP Foodborne Illness

FDA and Stop Foodborne Illness to Co-Host Webinar on Facing Food Safety Challenges

By Food Safety Tech Staff

The FDA and Stop Foodborne Illness are hosting a complimentary webinar, “Facing Food Safety Challenges through Culture and Persistence,” on September 13. The event is the eighth webinar in the ongoing food safety culture series developed for industry professionals.

August 29, 2023
Emily Newton, Revolutionized Magazine

How Collaborative Robots Can Increase Food Production Capacity

By Emily Newton

Food production capacity must expand, but doing so with conventional automation is difficult. Collaborative robots offer both efficiency and flexibility to get around these obstacles.

Columns

September 25, 2023
Bug Bytes

How To Keep Stinging Pests out of Your Food Processing Facility

By Frank Meek
Frank Meek, Orkin

Staying on top of stinging pests can help keep your product protected, employees safe and business running smoothly. Following we look preventive practices for the most common stinging pests, as well as best practices and potential regulations related to their removal and control.

September 18, 2023
Food Safety Culture Club

Kellogg and Stop Share Strategies to Strengthen Food Safety Culture

By Food Safety Tech Staff
STOP Foodborne Illness

As a member of the Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness, Kellogg has been implementing global strategies to strengthen its food safety culture. Sherry Brice, Chief Supply Chain Officer at WK Kellogg Company, and Vanessa Coffman, Ph.D., Alliance Program Director at Stop Foodborne Illness, share their insights on training, rewards and free tools that can help food companies of all sizes enhance their food safety culture.

September 12, 2023
Food Genomics

Salmonella Outbreak Investigation Reinforces Importance of Drain Sanitation

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A recent study that tracked the investigation into a Salmonella outbreak in Quebec, Canada, found that contamination in a restaurant’s drain system—potentially caused by the extinguishment of a kitchen fire—led to the spread of the pathogen.

September 11, 2023
Food Safety Attorney

Organic-Labeling Regulations

By Jennifer Allen
Jennifer Allen

There are several options to highlight your use of organic ingredients, but you must understand the regulations surrounding each option to avoid running afoul of USDA labeling regulations.

August 28, 2023
FST Soapbox

Technology in the Food Chain: Insights from the IFT 2023 Traceability Challenge Report

By Matt Brown
Matt Brown

The challenge of complete supply chain compliance from one end of the spectrum to the other warrants cooperation across many lines: state, national, linguistic, cultural and economic to name a few. The need for intuitive solutions and an easy to implement process is paramount.

August 21, 2023
FST Soapbox

Route-planning Software Reduces Food Loss, Improves Operational Efficiency

By Pratik Jagad
Pratik Jagad

The success of food enterprises hinges on timely deliveries and cost optimization. In this article, we explore efficient route planning in the food industry and how the adoption of route planning software can enhance overall operations.

Upcoming FST Events & Webinars

October 16, 2023 – 8:30 am – October 18, 2023 – 3:45 pm
Food Safety Consortium

Presented by Food Safety Tech, the Food Safety Consortium—taking place October 16-18 in Parsippany, New Jersey—brings together food safety and quality assurance professionals for education, networking and discussion geared toward solving the key challenges facing the food safety industry today.

On Demand Events & Webinars

September 20, 2023 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Rodent Control and Organic Certified Facilities
August 21, 2023
Food & Beverage ESG: The Sustainability Mandate
August 16, 2023
Top Misconceptions About Pest Control
July 26, 2023
Food Safety Hazards: Managing Supply Chain Risks
June 14, 2023
What Does It Take To Be A Food Safety Auditor?









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