The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has launched a new feature on its website that enables software developers to access data on recalls and public health alerts through an application programming interface (API). Through this new tool, developers can leverage FSIS recall data to create new products for consumers or incorporate them into existing digital services and mobile apps.
Scientists have identified a new fungal strain that transforms patulin, a dangerous mycotoxin sometimes found in fruits, into less toxic byproducts.
Effective January 1, 2024, Carlos Abrams-Rivera, current Executive Vice President and President of the North America Zone, will become the company’s Chief Executive Officer and CEO Miguel Patricio will take on a new role as Non-Executive Chair of the Board.
Consumers are generally not aware of intelligent food packaging that can identify the presence of pathogens, and their willingness to pay more for the technology is highly dependent on their perception of risk, according to the findings of a new study.
Today’s intelligent food packaging is focusing on pH levels to extend shelf life and improve quality. Learn about some of the recent developments in this area.
With food safety as a top priority for your business, keeping all pests out should also be top of mind. Stored product pests are tiny insects that can quickly damage your products and lead to lost profits. Glen Ramsey, board-certified entomologist and Director of Technical Services for Orkin, explains how facilities can keep stored product…
The study found that Listeria serotypes were inherent in the facilities and moving from zone 1 to 3, and all isolates obtained from the environment after cleaning were sensitive to biocides.
Ben Pascal, head of xPRO at bioMérieux, discusses challenges and recent advances in the development of molecular assays, and how predictive diagnostics are helping companies improve quality and make more informed decisions about their products.
The draft CPG describes the labeling requirements for major food allergens and proper use of the ingredient list and the “Contains” statement for major food allergen declarations. It also describes requirements for firms to implement controls to prevent or significantly minimize allergen cross-contact. In addition, the draft CPG describes additional allergen labeling violations and directs FDA staff to examine potential product adulteration due to allergen cross-contact as well as potential labeling violations.
An upcoming decision by the Supreme Court could have an enormous impact upon the nation’s pork supply and prices, as well as reverberations affecting interstate commerce in several industries.
