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.
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.
James “Jim” Jones, former EPA employee and member of the Reagan-Udall Expert Panel for Foods, will serve as the FDA’s first Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods. He will lead the charge in setting and advancing priorities for a proposed unified Human Foods Program
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.
Stratified sampling of powdered products, such as infant formula, can increase the chances of catching Cronobacter contamination, while not requiring excessive sampling.
On October 16-18, food safety and quality professionals will gather at the 2023 Food Safety Consortium in Parsippany, New Jersey, to share lessons learned, join discussions with regulatory bodies and gain knowledge on how to mitigate current and coming food safety challenges.
The company received nine IMV ServiceTrak Clinical Laboratory Awards in the categories of Immunoassay, ID/AST and Blood Culture excellence.
On August 8, The FDA issued a direct final rule reflecting its June 2015 final determination that the use of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in foods is no longer Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). The rule revises regulations related to peanut butter, certain oils and previously authorized use of PHOs in margarine, shortening, and bread, rolls and buns.
Certain types of sanitizers can be used in food service and food processing facilities on surfaces such as dishes and utensils. Historically, EPA guidance has addressed the addition of claims against bacteria—but not against viruses—to products registered only with sanitizing claims. If the draft guidance is finalized, it could lead to changes in the FDA Food Code to reflect new labeling regulations.
On September 29, 2023, the FDA is hosting a hybrid listening session to obtain feedback about topics related to modernizing recalls of FDA-regulated food, beverage and supplement products. The agency is inviting comments from all interested stakeholders.
