The USDA has appointed 21 new members to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF), which provides impartial scientific advice and recommendations to federal food safety agencies. Members include experts in microbiology, risk assessment, epidemiology, public health, food science and other relevant disciplines.
Food safety professionals, members of the FDA and USDA, and leaders in academia, food safety testing and cybersecurity met in Parsippany, New Jersey, for the 2023 Food Safety Consortium, where FDA reorganization, risk mitigation, recall trends and cybersecurity took center stage.
Rodent control is crucial to maintaining a safe environment in commercial facilities. Fortunately, there are many organic-certified rodent control methods that facilities can use to maintain their certification while helping to lower the risk of infestations.
Ideally, a commitment to food safety begins with management and permeates through the organization at all levels. And today, we have a range of digital tools that can help companies develop and maintain a strong food safety culture, by disseminating information quickly, providing training for a variety of learning styles, and monitoring compliance with both regulatory requirements and organizational standards and practices.
Misinformation surrounding pest control can lead to costly mistakes, regulatory troubles and even potential health risks. Following are some of the most common myths surrounding pest control as well as the top strategies for exclusion and control.
As a member of the Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness, Kellogg has been implementing global strategies to strengthen its food safety culture. Sherry Brice, Chief Supply Chain Officer at WK Kellogg Company, and Vanessa Coffman, Ph.D., Alliance Program Director at Stop Foodborne Illness, share their insights on training, rewards and free tools that can help food companies of all sizes enhance their food safety culture.
A recent study that tracked the investigation into a Salmonella outbreak in Quebec, Canada, found that contamination in a restaurant’s drain system—potentially caused by the extinguishment of a kitchen fire—led to the spread of the pathogen.
The FDA and Stop Foodborne Illness are hosting a complimentary webinar, “Facing Food Safety Challenges through Culture and Persistence,” on September 13. The event is the eighth webinar in the ongoing food safety culture series developed for industry professionals.
The success of food enterprises hinges on timely deliveries and cost optimization. In this article, we explore efficient route planning in the food industry and how the adoption of route planning software can enhance overall operations.
On October 16-18, food safety and quality professionals will gather at the 2023 Food Safety Consortium in Parsippany, New Jersey, to share lessons learned, join discussions with regulatory bodies and gain knowledge on how to mitigate current and coming food safety challenges.
