Cronobacter
Cronobacter
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Cronobacter Regulation and Detection

The recent large scale recalls of infant formula and resulting nationwide shortages highlighted the risks of Cronobacter in vulnerable populations. Sally Powell Price, Regulatory Expert Food and Beverage Safety at MilliporeSigma, which is the Life Sciences business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt Germany in the U.S. and Canada, and Andrew Lienau, Food Regulatory and Validation Senior Expert at MilliporeSigma, discuss the risks of Cronobacter infection, a new testing assay that offers more rapid results, and coming changes to the regulation of infant formula due to growing concerns surrounding the dangers of Cronobacter.

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Paul Bradley
Paul Bradley
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Ask the Expert: Five Steps for Success in Digitization and Technology Selection

By Paul Bradley
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Food organizations are undertaking a wide variety of data-oriented technology initiatives and face a profusion of technology solutions vying for attention, nearly all promising new levels of insight and productivity. While the landscape is complex, there are five basic steps that teams can take to help ensure that their technology investments are set up for long-term success.

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Rodrigo Malig
Rodrigo Malig
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Why Customized Food Safety Programs Featuring AI and Molecular Testing Are Essential

By Food Safety Tech Staff
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Different segments of the food industry have specific needs, whether it’s unique spoilage tests or specialized predictions based on distinct data. Unfortunately, current services haven’t delivered a trustworthy solution for these needs. Incorporating AI-powered systems and molecular testing can effectively address these needs.

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Frank Meek, Orkin
Frank Meek, Orkin
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Ask the Expert: Keeping Flies Out of Your Facility

Food companies have to manage a variety of pests seeking harborage, food, water and other resources in their facilities. Among these pests, flies can be some of the most difficult to manage. Frank Meek, technical services manager for Orkin and board-certified entomologist with 36 years’ experience in the food industry, shares strategies to you can take to mitigate the risk of flies in your food facility.

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Dr. Andreas Bubert
Dr. Andreas Bubert
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Culture Media: A Hidden Risk to Halal Certification

Halal certification proves that a manufacturer has fully implemented halal practices at a facility. However, there is a hidden risk to certification: non-halal materials can be carried into production areas via culture media. Andreas Bubert, Ph.D., Senior Global Product Manager Culture Media at Merck KGaA, discusses the concerns behind commonly used culture media and how to ensure halal-compliance.

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