Thermometer, Thermostat, or Smart Thermostat? Supply Chain Quality Approaches
What can the seemingly straight-forward tools we use to regulate temperature tell us about our approaches to supply chain quality?
Top 5 Reasons Organizations Fail Audits and How to Not Be One of Them
When it comes to audits, there are plenty of reasons for failing, especially in the food and beverage industry. To help shed light on some of the reasons companies fail audits and to help prevent future failure, here’s our top 5 reasons to why organizations fail.
Jennifer McEntire Joins GMA as VP of Science Operations
McEntire currently serves as The Acheson Group’s vice president and chief science officer, focusing on supply chain risks and mitigation in the changing regulatory landscape and global food safety system.
Neogen Responds to Cumin and Spice Blend Contamination Involving Peanut
The company has announced that its comprehensive line of food allergen tests includes quantitative and screening test kits that can quickly and accurately detect peanut and almond allergens in cumin and spice blends.
115 Sickened: Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Linked to Bean Sprouts
So far, 61 outbreaks have been associated with raw sprouts, sickening at least 11,179.
NYC Food Vendors Don’t Change Gloves Enough
A recent study noted that 57 percent of 1,804 customer transactions observed did not involve the vendor changing gloves in between handling money and the next person’s order.
FSMA: What to Expect in 2015
Companies should start preparing for FSMA immediately, caution two food safety experts. Between the proposed and final rule, there is some concern for not knowing the future, but companies should conduct FSMA assessments and build a roadmap for compliance on track with FDA timelines. So are you prepared?
The year 2015 will see more changes announced with the various FSMA rules as they are being finalized. What can you do now to prepare?
John Kukoly of BRC Global Standards recently spoke about what changed with BRC standard this year, changes expected in 2015, how food facilities can prepare for these changes. Here are some excerpts.
In this interview, Eurofins’ Gary Smith offers some insights, and talks about challenges involved in moving from traditional GMP audits to GFSI-recognized food safety certification audits.
