“This proclamation is a targeted action to ensure government agencies have the resources and flexibility they need to respond quickly to this outbreak. Building on California’s testing and monitoring system — the largest in the nation — we are committed to further protecting public health, supporting our agriculture industry, and ensuring that Californians have access to accurate, up-to-date information.” – Governor Gavin Newsom
This Episode’s theme: FDA’s FSMA 204 Traceability Rule and we’ll explore how the groundbreaking Partnership for Food Traceability (PFT) Watch the Recording
On December 17, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced several new steps to strengthen the agency’s oversight of food processing facilities it regulates (meat, poultry and egg products) and ensure safe food.
Smart packaging can be revolutionary for beverage manufacturers. Packaging technologies like QR codes, RFID, smart sensors and more can create a better customer experience and simplify operations for retailers and logistics. Integrating smart packaging can lead to safer products, less waste and heightened customer engagement.
New Federal Order Will Require National Milk Testing and Support State Officials and Dairy Regulators; Builds on Actions to Protect Farms, Farmworkers and Communities from H5N1 Avian Influenza
The FASTER Act recognizes and highlights the importance of strict quality control, regulating the accurate labeling of products and mitigating cross-contamination in manufacturing and production facilities. With the right technology and systems in place, equipping businesses with the necessary tools, the task at hand becomes significantly more manageable.
The acquisition exemplifies the shared commitment and aligned values of Hygiena and Nexcor, aiming to enhance the safety and operational efficiency of food and beverage facilities through innovative technologies and comprehensive solutions.
Food safety is a key indicator of a society’s ability to protect the consumer. With these growing technologies, food safety professionals can increase transparency and decrease the effects of foodborne illness.
Dr. Denise Eblen, currently FSIS’ Assistant Administrator for the Office of Public Health Science, has been named agency Administrator. Paul Kiecker will take on the role of Assistant Administrator in the Office of Investigation, Enforcement and Audit, where he will apply his deep experience with the agency and his leadership capabilities to head FSIS’s investigation, enforcement, and audit functions.
If the available root cause methods are viewed as tools within your toolbox, their value can be realized once the appropriate tool is selected. Consequently, with the right tool, an investigation is usually more efficient and successful.
