Daniel Erickson, ProcessPro
FST Soapbox

Recall Risk Reduction: An ERP’s Role

By Daniel Erickson

…of quality raw materials from trusted vendors. Its role is to maintain an approved supplier list for each product ingredient, documenting detailed supplier information, quality control test results, and risk…

…of quality raw materials from trusted vendors. Its role is to maintain an approved supplier list for each product ingredient, documenting detailed supplier information, quality control test results, and risk…

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Maria Fontanazza, Food Safety Tech
From the Editorā€™s Desk

Top 10 from the 2020 Food Safety Consortium Virtual Conference Series

By Maria Fontanazza

…virtual company, and this is the one time of year that most of the Food Safety Tech and Innovative Publishing Company team are together. When we made the decision to…

…virtual company, and this is the one time of year that most of the Food Safety Tech and Innovative Publishing Company team are together. When we made the decision to…

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Dan Okenu, Ph.D., Food Safety Manager, H-E-B
Retail Food Safety Forum

Food Spoilage and Food Loss in Retail Environments

By Dan Okenu, Ph.D.

…also essential. Random testing of food products for pathogen content and quality control will assist in compliance with FDA/USDA regulations and internal corporate standards.Thus, a comprehensive evaluation and verification of…

…also essential. Random testing of food products for pathogen content and quality control will assist in compliance with FDA/USDA regulations and internal corporate standards.Thus, a comprehensive evaluation and verification of…

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USDA FSIS Releases New Salmonella Control Guideline for Swine Slaughter and Pork Processing

By Food Safety Tech Staff

…and lairage Slaughter controls Best practice recommendations for pork fabrication controls, including processing, packaging, and distribution controls for pork cuts and comminuted pork products. Download the new guideline here.  …

…and lairage Slaughter controls Best practice recommendations for pork fabrication controls, including processing, packaging, and distribution controls for pork cuts and comminuted pork products. Download the new guideline here.  …

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Zia Siddiqi, Orkin
Bug Bytes

Stored Product Pests May Be Lurking in Your Facility

By Zia Siddiqi, Ph.D.

Pests can be sneaky. Many can compromise food products without anyone realizing they’re present. This is bad news for food processing facilities where an abundance of food products can translate…

Pests can be sneaky. Many can compromise food products without anyone realizing they’re present. This is bad news for food processing facilities where an abundance of food products can translate…

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Thousands of Pounds of Meatballs Recalled Over Listeria Worry

By Food Safety Tech Staff

…was discovered on January 24 when FSIS was notified by Rich Products that it shipped adulterated products into commerce. More information about the meatball recall is available on USDA’s website….

…was discovered on January 24 when FSIS was notified by Rich Products that it shipped adulterated products into commerce. More information about the meatball recall is available on USDA’s website….

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Scott Deakins, Deacom
FST Soapbox

Billions of Dollars Lost to Food Waste, Tech Exists to Reduce It

By Scott Deakins

…by physically expanding its building with an additional manufacturing line that would require new hires to come aboard. In reality, the company needed an ERP solution that could keep up…

…by physically expanding its building with an additional manufacturing line that would require new hires to come aboard. In reality, the company needed an ERP solution that could keep up…

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FDA

FDA to Test Yuma-Grown Romaine Lettuce for E. Coli and Salmonella

By Food Safety Tech Staff

…reduce the time between sample collection and reporting results, an independent lab close to the collection sites in Arizona will be testing the samples. FDA expects to receive test results…

…reduce the time between sample collection and reporting results, an independent lab close to the collection sites in Arizona will be testing the samples. FDA expects to receive test results…

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Heather Madland, Huron Capital

Accelerating Growth Through Acquisition

By Heather Madland

…small or middle market company looking to accelerate revenue and earnings. Advantages may include: Access to new markets both regionally and globally A new, built-in customer base An established product…

…small or middle market company looking to accelerate revenue and earnings. Advantages may include: Access to new markets both regionally and globally A new, built-in customer base An established product…

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Craig Butt

Preparing for the Proposed EU Ban on PFAS

By Food Safety Tech Staff

…not dangerous, are leaching tests typically part of testing these new products? Butt: The EU regulations do have a leaching component for some of the food packaging materials, particularly for

…not dangerous, are leaching tests typically part of testing these new products? Butt: The EU regulations do have a leaching component for some of the food packaging materials, particularly for

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