It is quite easy for Listeria to get into a food plant on someone’s shoes, or equipment being brought in from outside, or ingredients coming from a supplier. This is the third article in a series on Listeria in Food Plants
To enforce food safety regulations, FDA and USDA have a “zero tolerance” policy for Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) in certain foods. This is the second article in a series on Listeria in Food Plants.
This plan elevates American agriculture as a key element of our nation’s national security, addressing urgent threats from foreign adversaries and strengthening the resilience of the nation’s food and agricultural systems.
Listeria was named in honor of a famous British surgeon, Sir Joseph Lister (from whom the trade name Listerine also comes from), who advocated for the use of antiseptics during surgery. This article is the first in a series of six brief articles on Listeria.
An introduction to a series of articles on the detection, mitigation and control of Listeria in Food Plants
The list includes the color additives that the FDA has targeted, but many other additives not recommended for human consumption by the appropriate authority in Australia, Canada, the European Union, or the United Kingdom.
VQIP is a fee-based program that offers importers an opportunity to expedite the review and importation process of human and animal foods into the United States by demonstrating and maintaining control over the safety and security of their supply chains.
Most food and beverage organizations consider traceability requirements an expensive, time-consuming regulatory obligation. However, early adopters will win customer commitments and solidify a competitive advantage as the sector becomes more transparent.
Recognizing Global, Up-And-Coming Food Safety Professionals: Three companies on the path to improve their food safety culture through an innovative, new program.
Key changes to the program include the incorporation of sesame as the ninth major food allergen in accordance with the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act of 2021, and includes guidance on gluten-free labeling requirements.
