Hot dog recall
Hot dog recall
Ask The Expert

The Importance Of Recall Preparedness for Supply Chain Resilience

By Roger Hancock
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With federal policies and priorities continuing to shift under the current administration, companies need to stay focused on protecting consumers and their businesses. While regulatory agencies have committed to improving the recall process, the industry must still shoulder the responsibility of protecting consumers when something goes wrong. The way recalls are managed impacts consumer trust, public health, business continuity, and brands’ reputations, for better or worse. The negative impact of recalls often grows exponentially when companies and their trading partners are reactive vs. prepared. That’s where resilient supply chains come in.

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Beltway Beat

Food Safety Consortium Conference

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Plan to attend the Food Safety Consortium Conference in Washington DC. This year’s program will include the rise of AI in food safety and quality management, risk management and FSMA 15 years, later, where is food safety going? The event will focus on the convergence of policy, science, and best practices. With the conference being held near Washington, D.C., the program continues to emphasis on policy discussions, reflecting the growing need to address regulatory and legislative issues. The program will also prioritize the sharing of best practices, offering attendees the chance to learn from one another and engage in collaborative problem-solving on hot-button issues.

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Women in Food Safety

What Burger King’s Breakfast Menu Teaches Us About Inclusive Marketing

By Kim Ring
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Kelly McDonald, 4X best-selling author has studied over the course of her career as a leading expert in marketing, sales, consumer trends and customer experience. McDonald explores practical strategies for marketing to audiences who may not think, look, or act like you, touching on how empathy, cultural intelligence, and inclusive communication can break down barriers and build trust.

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Learn, Network and Develop: Join Me at the Food Safety Consortium!

By Sanjay Gummalla, Ph.D.
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Events like the Food Safety Consortium are more than a conference, they are platforms for building a stronger network of professionals and advancing food safety culture across our industry. You’ll have the chance to connect with regulators, suppliers, QA leaders, and peers who face the same challenges you do, and return to your company with better understanding, innovative tools and new ideas that make a difference.

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Allergen Alley

FDA to Open Registration for the Virtual Public Meeting and Listening Sessions on Food Allergen Thresholds and Their Potential Applications

By Food Safety Tech Staff
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Recent scientific developments in food allergen thresholds have prompted the FDA to explore how these thresholds can improve food safety, enhance labeling practices and help consumers make more informed choices. The purpose of the public meeting and listening sessions is to discuss strategies for approaching food allergen thresholds to benefit public health.

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