To date, there have been 11 reported illnesses, 10 hospitalizations and one death associated with the outbreak. On November 7, 2023, FDA matched samples of 2lb bagged peaches at The HMC Group Cold Storage in Kingsburg, California, to the outbreak strain via Whole Genome Sequencing.
Jill Stuber and Tia Glave of Catalyst on the three Ps that help build relationships and why human skills are key to building a strong food safety culture and improving employee retention.
The FSQA community is on the cusp of a resurgence in activity, training and investments. Even before the pandemic, there was an overall sense of FSMA and GFSI fatigue. I am seeing a collective increase in FSQA activity that has not been present in many years.
The Food Safety Consortium call for abstracts is now open. The 2024 conference will take place October 20-22 in Washington, DC.
Regulatory changes, complex supply chains and risks of food fraud present challenges to food companies globally. Each player in the food supply chain, from manufacturers to retailers and restaurants, can benefit from cloud-based digital solutions that adhere to international security management standards. These programs encourage collaboration, prioritize safety and provide cost-effective, secure data organization across sectors, while allowing businesses to select the digital solution services that best align with their needs.
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.
