This study sought to identify environmental factors that significantly contribute to the introduction, persistence, and spread of foodborne pathogens that could contaminate produce prior to harvest. Increasing FDA’s understanding of the ecology of this growing region as it pertains to foodborne pathogens is to the benefit of consumers, producers, academia, and food safety officials as it allows for continued improvement in best growing practices to enhance food safety.
The course, developed and facilitated by Dr. Mehrdad Tajkarimi, DVM, MPVM, Ph.D., blends science-driven methodologies with real-world application. It equips quality directors, HACCP coordinators, operations managers, technical staff, compliance officers, and other food safety leaders with the skills to conduct rigorous root cause determinations, design robust corrective and preventive actions, and justify investigations with defensible documentation.
Food safety excellence isn’t achieved by meeting minimum standards. It’s built through a good food safety culture. This article explores why food and beverage companies should move beyond compliance to embed safety into their daily operations, using visibility, accountability, and digital tools to drive continuous improvement.
Dr. Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary for Food Safety, USDA and Dr. Donald A. Prater, Principal Deputy Director for Human Foods, FDA will present at the Food Safety Hazards Conference, April 20-22 in St. Louis MO. The format is a fireside chat with a town hall Q&A, moderated by Brian Ronholm, Director of Food Policy, Consumer Reports.
What happens when cleaning is not enough to keep food manufacturing environments safe? Teams can deploy the most well-researched sanitizers, and yet, persistent hard water introduces contamination concerns. Fortunately, it is possible to fight with the right tools.
The FDA issued guidance addressing stakeholder questions regarding implementation of the Food Traceability Rule and a notice exempting certain cottage cheese products from the requirements of the Food Traceability Rule. FDA is also announcing a series of engagements with stakeholders to fulfill a directive from Congress.
Imagine asking your WMS a simple question: “Are any Costco orders at risk of missing their shipment deadlines today?” The next era of warehouse management goes beyond automation. It’s adaptive, collaborative, and designed to make the complex feel effortless.
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.
Communication and recordkeeping challenges are common in the cold chain. What if they didn’t have to be? IoT sensors could solve virtually every monitoring problem.
Item-level supply chain visibility, enabled by technologies like RAIN RFID, allows grocers and suppliers to track products in real time, reducing risks of spoilage, waste, and unsafe food. By closing data gaps, retailers can respond more precisely to recalls, optimize inventory, and minimize unnecessary losses, ultimately improving food safety, operational efficiency, and consumer trust.
