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Foodservice & Retail

Featured Articles

June 18, 2025

Trump Nominates Mindy Brashears to Second Term as USDA’s Under Secretary for Food Safety

By Food Safety Tech Staff

Her nomination for the Senate confirmation process is now before the Senate Committee on Agriculture. A hearing date has not yet been scheduled.

June 18, 2025
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FDA, USDA FSIS, CDC and States Collaborate on Outbreak Investigation of Listeria from Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Meals

By Food Safety Tech Staff

As of June 18, 2025, a total of 17 cases have been reported from 13 states. Of 17 people with information, 16 (94%) were hospitalized and there are 3 deaths attributed to listeriosis. There is one pregnancy associated illness in a mother that resulted in a fetal loss.

June 18, 2025

Agenda Posted & Registration Opens for the 2025 Food Safety Consortium Conference

Dr. Emilio Esteban, Chief Scientific Officer for Mérieux NutriSciences' North America division, and Head of its Global Analytical Hub and former Undersecretary for Food Safety at USDA is the opening keynote speaker. The closing keynote speaker is Ricky Dickson, Author and Former CEO of Blue Bell Creameries.

June 18, 2025
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August Egg Company Recalls 1,700,000 Shell Eggs

By Food Safety Tech Staff

A total of 79 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from seven states.

May 29, 2025

Senator Tom Cotton Introduces Bill to Unify Food Safety Agencies

“Current food safety oversight is spread across multiple federal, state, and local agencies which decreases efficacy, creates gaps, and slows response times to potential public health risks. My bill is a commonsense step to expanding government efficiency and enhancing public health protection by unifying our food safety agencies,” said Senator Cotton.

May 22, 2025

The Unspoken Reason Some Meal Kits Last Longer Than Others

By Emily Newton

Some meal kits seem to defy time, staying fresh long after others spoil. What’s their secret? You may think it’s the ingredients but other hidden techniques come into play.

May 10, 2025

LA Department of Public Health declares Hepatitis A Outbreak in Los Angeles County

By Food Safety Tech Staff

Of the 29 hepatitis A cases confirmed to date in 2025, most have been among people without travel or housing risk factors.

May 6, 2025

Reevaluating the Cold Chain: A Strategic Look at Shelf-Life and Spoilage Risks

By Ainsley Lawrence

Rising global demand for fresh, perishable food is fueling major expansion in the food cold chain market, with technological innovation and stricter safety regulations accelerating the pace. Protecting cold chain integrity remains one of the most critical elements of food safety and quality management. Temperature-sensitive products require carefully controlled environments to maintain freshness, prevent spoilage, and comply with regulatory standards.

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May 10, 2024
Food Safety Culture Club

Enhancing Food Safety Culture in the Food Service Industry: A Call to Action           

By Francine L. Shaw
Francine Shaw

Food safety culture isn’t just for manufacturers and processors. The food service industry also needs to develop a culture that prioritizes food safety at every level, from management to front-line employees. Here’s how to get started.

April 15, 2024
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Food Safety: The Responsibilities of Government vs. The Private Sector

By Sayed M Naim Khalid
Sayed M Naim Khalid

Fostering a robust food safety culture requires collaboration and accountability across the entire supply chain, as well as among government inspectors, private auditors, and consumers.

March 24, 2024
Food Safety Think Tank

The Importance of Proper Documentation in Food Inspections

By Food Safety Tech Staff
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A contentious battle between a food safety inspector and the local city council in Lewiston, Maine, has highlighted the challenges inspectors and auditors face and the importance of documentation.

February 6, 2024
Food Safety Think Tank

Food Safety Is About Trust and Relationships

By Food Safety Tech Staff
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Jorge Hernandez, VP of Quality Assurance at The Wendy’s Company, shares his views on the future of food safety, what inspectors need to understand about the food industry and why developing relationships and trust is essential to a safer food system.

January 23, 2024
Food Safety Think Tank

AI and Visual Text Analytics in Food Safety Inspections

By Food Safety Tech Staff
Tom Sabo

A real-world demonstration presented at the 2023 American Public Health Association conference revealed how the use of visual text analytics and generative AI can speed analysis of inspection reports to help federal and state agencies pinpoint high risk areas. Tom Sabo, Principal Solutions Architect at SAS, shares the findings of the demonstration and discusses how these tools can be used to reduce workloads while improving food safety.

Upcoming FST Events & Webinars

October 19, 2025 – October 21, 2025
Food Safety Consortium Conference

Food Safety Tech and the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) are excited to announce that the 2025 Food Safety Consortium will be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia, from October 19-21. The 2025 event will focus on the convergence of policy, science, and best practices. With the conference being held near Washington, D.C., this year will place a renewed emphasis on policy discussions, reflecting the growing need to address regulatory and legislative issues. The program will also prioritize the sharing of best practices, offering attendees the chance to learn from one another and engage in collaborative problem-solving on hot-button issues.

On Demand Events & Webinars

April 23, 2025 – 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Food Safety Supply Chain Management Virtual Conference
March 5, 2025
Food Safety and Risk Management and the role of an often overlooked stakeholder, your Insurance Company
December 18, 2024 – 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere! Episode 3 Recording: Partnership for Food Traceability
December 12, 2024 – 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Automating Communications with your Lab Service Provider; The Path to Preventative
December 11, 2024 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Analyzing the Most Common Food Safety Issues in Cold Storage: How to Avoid Them & Prepare for the Future Frozen Food Supply Chain






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