

Of the 29 hepatitis A cases confirmed to date in 2025, most have been among people without travel or housing risk factors.
Of the 29 hepatitis A cases confirmed to date in 2025, most have been among people without travel or housing risk factors.
Rising global demand for fresh, perishable food is fueling major expansion in the food cold chain market, with technological innovation and stricter safety regulations accelerating the pace. Protecting cold chain integrity remains one of the most critical elements of food safety and quality management. Temperature-sensitive products require carefully controlled environments to maintain freshness, prevent spoilage, and comply with regulatory standards.
As food companies move away from expensive imports, domestic growers and manufacturers may experience demand surges, creating a fundamental safety challenge where production pressures increase faster than the food safety infrastructure. Increased Capacity Leads to Increase Risks. Food Fraud, Supply Chain, Traceability and Recording Keeping Concerns. In these uncertain times, navigating the complex intersection of international trade policy and food safety requires specialized expertise that combines regulatory knowledge, technical assessment capabilities, and strategic planning.
For food businesses, sustainability is no longer just an ethical consideration. It is a business imperative that impacts operational efficiency, brand reputation, and financial stability. However, achieving sustainability while adhering to food safety regulations requires strategic planning, investment in technology, and a commitment to transparency. This article will explore the intersection of food safety, sustainability, and waste reduction, highlighting strategies businesses can implement to maintain compliance while minimizing their environmental impact.
Food Safety and Quality Assurance is no longer just a safety net, it’s a springboard for sustainable growth. Organizations that embrace FSQA as a strategic initiative are positioning themselves as best-in-class in both operational excellence and brand integrity. These companies don’t just meet expectations, they set the benchmark for what quality and trust should look like in today’s food industry
The first action in this initiative is changing the name of Canada Geese to America Geese
Manufacturers of food equipment materials, nonfood compounds and chemicals can now certify their products to NSF’s PFAS-Free guideline, demonstrating a commitment to human and planet health.
The FDA is sharing interim results from its ongoing sampling of 60-day aged raw milk cheese
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes. There have been 38 illnesses associated with the strain of Listeria monocytogenes and 11 deaths.
Designing a restaurant to prevent the spread of foodborne illness requires a plan to sanitize all high-touch surfaces. By examining the contamination risk of these surfaces in particular, restaurant administrators can devise sanitation strategies that further minimize the risk of bacterial growth in the restaurant.