Listeria Invasion – How is it Creeping into Our Beloved Foods?

By Traci Slowinski

…safe, high-quality raw materials Ingredient Management—requesting COAs, letters of guarantee, allergen control Receiving/Storage Procedures—completing incoming inspections, proper nonconforming material handling Processing Aids—harborage in ice, brine solutions, improperly filtered compressed air…

…safe, high-quality raw materials Ingredient Management—requesting COAs, letters of guarantee, allergen control Receiving/Storage Procedures—completing incoming inspections, proper nonconforming material handling Processing Aids—harborage in ice, brine solutions, improperly filtered compressed air…

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Food Safety Consortium 2023
Food Safety Think Tank

The Rise of Unforeseen Hazards and New Regulatory Strategies

By Food Safety Tech Staff

…have also come to light. On October 16-18, food safety and quality professionals will gather at the 2023 Food Safety Consortium in Parsippany, New Jersey, to share lessons learned, join…

…have also come to light. On October 16-18, food safety and quality professionals will gather at the 2023 Food Safety Consortium in Parsippany, New Jersey, to share lessons learned, join…

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CFP logo

Conference for Food Protection Accepting Issues for Consideration

By Food Safety Tech Staff

The 2023 Biennial Conference for Food Protection (CFP) will take place on April 24-28 in Houston, Texas, and the organizers are accepting issues for consideration. Food industry professionals and stakeholders…

The 2023 Biennial Conference for Food Protection (CFP) will take place on April 24-28 in Houston, Texas, and the organizers are accepting issues for consideration. Food industry professionals and stakeholders…

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Matt Inniger

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Data Collection and Analysis Strategies for Small and Midsize Food Manufacturers

By Matt Inniger

…manufacturers to get started. One of the best tools for collecting, organizing, and sharing data that is visible to entire organizations is completely free. Google Sheets, or any other cloud-based…

…manufacturers to get started. One of the best tools for collecting, organizing, and sharing data that is visible to entire organizations is completely free. Google Sheets, or any other cloud-based…

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Maria Fontanazza, Editor-in-Chief, Innovative Publishing Co. LLC
From the Editor’s Desk

Feeding the Fear and The Battle to Regain Consumer Trust

By Maria Fontanazza

…Take, for example, gluten-free orange juice. Most natural juices (not juice drinks) are free of gluten, but labeling them as such opens the door to new markets (or maybe it…

…Take, for example, gluten-free orange juice. Most natural juices (not juice drinks) are free of gluten, but labeling them as such opens the door to new markets (or maybe it…

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Millennials Are Changing the Food Industry

By Chelsey Davis

…level of awareness out of any age group when it comes to food sustainability, and they are willing to pay more for it. And when it comes to quality vs….

…level of awareness out of any age group when it comes to food sustainability, and they are willing to pay more for it. And when it comes to quality vs….

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Francine Shaw, Savvy Food Safety, Inc.
FST Soapbox

Change Is Scary But Necessary, Especially When Lives Are At Stake

By Francine L. Shaw

…and go is virtually impossible unless you have a reliable system. Pencil and paper will not suffice. Accurate, reliable tracking requires digital technology. It is not humanly possible to accomplish…

…and go is virtually impossible unless you have a reliable system. Pencil and paper will not suffice. Accurate, reliable tracking requires digital technology. It is not humanly possible to accomplish…

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Margaret Vieth

Optimizing Environmental Monitoring Programs

By Margaret Vieth

…frequency of sample collection. One approach is to establish a comprehensive list of every site that will be tested over time, then evaluate how often those areas should be swabbed…

…frequency of sample collection. One approach is to establish a comprehensive list of every site that will be tested over time, then evaluate how often those areas should be swabbed…

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Alex Kinne, Thermo Fisher Scientific
FST Soapbox

The Importance of Metal Detection in Preventing Food Contamination

By Alex Kinne

complimentary product test performed by the inspection equipment manufacturer(s) under consideration. A product test provides a real-world performance estimate and any technical recommendations for improving contaminant prevention, helping to set…

complimentary product test performed by the inspection equipment manufacturer(s) under consideration. A product test provides a real-world performance estimate and any technical recommendations for improving contaminant prevention, helping to set…

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Food in compost pile

Strategies to Reduce Food Loss and Waste

By Food Safety Tech Staff, Nicolle Portilla

compost pile or work with a local composting company to take your leftovers. You can also forge partnerships with local farms and gardeners who will take you compostable materials to…

compost pile or work with a local composting company to take your leftovers. You can also forge partnerships with local farms and gardeners who will take you compostable materials to…

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