Sangita Viswanathan, Former Editor-in-Chief, FoodSafetyTech

The Value of Effective LIMS

By Sangita Viswanathan

…food safety, and as a result, the data management requirements are constantly changing. Solutions would need to facilitate administrators to use the LIMS without writing a new code, and easily…

…food safety, and as a result, the data management requirements are constantly changing. Solutions would need to facilitate administrators to use the LIMS without writing a new code, and easily…

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Food Safety Think Tank

It is Time for Industry to Embrace Whole Genome Sequencing

By Food Safety Tech Staff

…be approved in California Cal Code (2012). Ahmed Yousef, Ph.D., Department of Food Science & Technology, Ohio State University Dr. Yousef earned his Ph.D. in Food Science from University of…

…be approved in California Cal Code (2012). Ahmed Yousef, Ph.D., Department of Food Science & Technology, Ohio State University Dr. Yousef earned his Ph.D. in Food Science from University of…

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

Ebola Virus and Body Fluids Clean-Up in Retail Food Operations

By Dan Okenu, Ph.D.

…Food Code and thus would only need to be reinforced to highlight their importance during these Ebola times. Some of these proactive measures may include the following: Establish proper protocol…

…Food Code and thus would only need to be reinforced to highlight their importance during these Ebola times. Some of these proactive measures may include the following: Establish proper protocol…

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Conference for Food Protection Accepting Issues for Consideration

By Food Safety Tech Staff

…safety and to formulate recommendations for possible inclusion in the FDA Food Code. Though the Conference has no formal regulatory authority, it does influence model laws and regulations among all…

…safety and to formulate recommendations for possible inclusion in the FDA Food Code. Though the Conference has no formal regulatory authority, it does influence model laws and regulations among all…

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Salmonella

National Advisory Committee Announces Public Meeting to Discuss Actions on Cronobacter, Cyclospora and Salmonella

…will be held virtually using Zoom. Attendees must pre-register to receive a join link, dial-in number, access code and unique Attendee ID. Attendees who would like to deliver comments during…

…will be held virtually using Zoom. Attendees must pre-register to receive a join link, dial-in number, access code and unique Attendee ID. Attendees who would like to deliver comments during…

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

Combating Norovirus Hazards in Retail Food Service – Part 3

By Dan Okenu, Ph.D.

…body fluids. Proper cleaning and disposal of body fluids The food code requires that retail foodservice establishments have proper procedures in place for emergency body fluids clean-up. Body fluids incidents…

…body fluids. Proper cleaning and disposal of body fluids The food code requires that retail foodservice establishments have proper procedures in place for emergency body fluids clean-up. Body fluids incidents…

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Peanut Butter

Candies, Protein Snacks and Ice Cream Among Latest Jif Peanut Butter-Related Recalls

By Food Safety Tech Staff

code numbers between 1274425 – 2140425, only if the first seven digits end with 425 (manufactured in Lexington, KY). Additional information including advice for consumers, restaurants and retailers is available…

code numbers between 1274425 – 2140425, only if the first seven digits end with 425 (manufactured in Lexington, KY). Additional information including advice for consumers, restaurants and retailers is available…

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Jeff Moore, USP
FST Soapbox

Fighting the Reality of Food Fraud

By Jeff Moore, Ph.D.

…of adulteration. In Medieval Germany, the adulteration of saffron was such a problem that the Safranschou Code was enacted, which described standards for saffron and allowed convicted adulterators to be…

…of adulteration. In Medieval Germany, the adulteration of saffron was such a problem that the Safranschou Code was enacted, which described standards for saffron and allowed convicted adulterators to be…

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

Combating Norovirus Hazards in Retail Foodservice

By Dan Okenu, Ph.D.

…retail foodservice environment. Hand wash sinks should be appropriately located to encourage compliance by both foodservice workers and guests. For example; the food code requires handling dry clean dishes with…

…retail foodservice environment. Hand wash sinks should be appropriately located to encourage compliance by both foodservice workers and guests. For example; the food code requires handling dry clean dishes with…

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Adam Serfas, R.S. Quality
FST Soapbox

Food Safety’s Secret Weapon Against COVID-Related Turnover

By Adam Serfas

…zones, assembly process steps, shift teams, or potential allergens and hazards, workers are able to use the correct, conveniently color-coded tools and products in the way they were intended. The…

…zones, assembly process steps, shift teams, or potential allergens and hazards, workers are able to use the correct, conveniently color-coded tools and products in the way they were intended. The…

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