James (Jim) Jones, Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods at the FDA will be the keynote speaker at the 2024 Food Safety Consortium. The three-day conference will be held in the Washington, DC, October20-22.
There are many ways to build a successful internal audit program. Taking the time upfront to identify the format, structure and team members is critical. In this article we discuss the key elements of a successful program and provide guidance to ensure that audits add value to the daily operations across the facility.
In 2022, CORE evaluated 65 incidents, responded to 28 and issued advisories for 11—a slight increase from 2021. The investigations in 2022 included E. coli, Cronobacter, hepatitis A virus, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella which were linked to a variety of products, including produce, dairy and fish.
The first course, Food Safety Testing – Above & Beyond PCQI Principles, will include three 90-minute online classes, led by Trish Wester, President of the Association for Food Safety Auditing Professionals.
Labor, soaring supply costs and increased business-related risks are issues the food and agribusiness industries must contend with in 2024. Organizations can remain profitable in the coming year if they implement better risk management practices, reassess their insurance coverage and take steps to improve employee well-being.
Responsible sourcing is key to minding the food safety gap that allows contaminated protective gloves to enter the U.S. market.
Dr. Michelle Catlin has been appointed Chief Scientist of the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Services. She took on the new role on December 31, 2023.
Modern conveyor food processing systems include food-safe components and special features designed to maintain hygiene to prevent dangerous bacteria from contaminating products and limit their ability to spread. Following are key features to consider.
Cinnamon samples from Negasmart showed extremely high lead levels of 5110 ppm and 2270 ppm, as the FDA continues increased screening of imported cinnamon and its investigation to determine whether other products exported to the U.S. contain the cinnamon used in the recalled products.
The FDA has provided an update on actions the agency has taken, and those underway, to strengthen the safety and resiliency of the supply of infant formula, including a progress report on recommendations in the FDA’s Evaluation of the Infant Formula Response and strategies to prevent Cronobacter illnesses associated with infant formula.
