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USDA FSIS Publishes 2023-2026 Strategic Plan

new strategy to reduce Salmonella infections attributable to poultry. FSIS is considering: (1) requiring that incoming flocks be tested for Salmonella before entering an establishment; (2) enhanced establishment process control…

new strategy to reduce Salmonella infections attributable to poultry. FSIS is considering: (1) requiring that incoming flocks be tested for Salmonella before entering an establishment; (2) enhanced establishment process control…

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Millennials Are Changing the Food Industry

By Chelsey Davis

…the truth. So how do you appeal to Millennials, while also mitigating the risks when it comes to labeling your product natural, organic or GMO-free? To answer tough questions like…

…the truth. So how do you appeal to Millennials, while also mitigating the risks when it comes to labeling your product natural, organic or GMO-free? To answer tough questions like…

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Why LIMS Is a Necessity, Not a Nicety

By Dr. Christine Paszko

The food industry is under pressure to produce high-quality products while adhering to stringent microbiological testing standards controlling costs and meeting regulatory compliance goals. Food companies face a number of…

The food industry is under pressure to produce high-quality products while adhering to stringent microbiological testing standards controlling costs and meeting regulatory compliance goals. Food companies face a number of…

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FDA Announces Two Virtual Events for Food Safety Professionals

By Food Safety Tech Staff

…Applied Nutrition, Office of Compliance, will lead the webinar and answer questions submitted during registration. The agenda includes: Who needs to register or renew How to obtain a UFI How…

…Applied Nutrition, Office of Compliance, will lead the webinar and answer questions submitted during registration. The agenda includes: Who needs to register or renew How to obtain a UFI How…

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Preparing for Your First Remote Audit? Everything You Should Know

By Tiffany Donica

…restrictions or other reasons. 2. Carry Out a Self-assessment Once you have the go-ahead, the company needs to conduct a self-assessment. Here, you answer questions about the company’s programs, facilities…

…restrictions or other reasons. 2. Carry Out a Self-assessment Once you have the go-ahead, the company needs to conduct a self-assessment. Here, you answer questions about the company’s programs, facilities…

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A Digital Approach to Environmental Monitoring: Letā€™s Get Proactive!

…an automated EMP, FSQA teams are able to schedule testing plans including randomization and test point coverage rules, see what testing is being performed when, and obtain all testing data…

…an automated EMP, FSQA teams are able to schedule testing plans including randomization and test point coverage rules, see what testing is being performed when, and obtain all testing data…

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The Effectiveness of U.S. Food Laws Over Private Standards

By Sayed M Naim Khalid

…Business Become GFSI Certified? Retrieved July 18, 2024, from FoodReady: https://foodready.ai/blog/why-should-my-business-become-gfsi-certified/ Scott, J. (2023, Nov 8). FDA FSMA: Providing value beyond compliance. Retrieved July 18, 2024, from IBM: https://www.ibm.com/blog/fda-fsma-providing-value-beyond-compliance/ Ng…

…Business Become GFSI Certified? Retrieved July 18, 2024, from FoodReady: https://foodready.ai/blog/why-should-my-business-become-gfsi-certified/ Scott, J. (2023, Nov 8). FDA FSMA: Providing value beyond compliance. Retrieved July 18, 2024, from IBM: https://www.ibm.com/blog/fda-fsma-providing-value-beyond-compliance/ Ng…

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Pursuit of Clarity for WGS in Food Production Environments

By Joseph Heinzelmann

companies can answer critical food safety and food quality questions. References Carleton, H.A. and Gerner-Smidt, P. (2016). Whole-Genome Sequencing Is Taking over Foodborne Disease Surveillance. Microbe. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/pulsenet/pdf/wgs-in-public-health-carleton-microbe-2016.pdf. Institute…

companies can answer critical food safety and food quality questions. References Carleton, H.A. and Gerner-Smidt, P. (2016). Whole-Genome Sequencing Is Taking over Foodborne Disease Surveillance. Microbe. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/pulsenet/pdf/wgs-in-public-health-carleton-microbe-2016.pdf. Institute…

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FDA Issues Final Guidance on New Dietary Ingredient Notification Procedures

By Food Safety Tech Staff

for food, or of a dietary supplement that contains the NDI, must submit a premarket safety notification to FDA at least 75 days before introducing the product into interstate commerce….

for food, or of a dietary supplement that contains the NDI, must submit a premarket safety notification to FDA at least 75 days before introducing the product into interstate commerce….

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House Subcommittee Releases Report on Dangerous Levels of Toxic Heavy Metals in Baby Food

By Food Safety Tech Staff

…Policy asked for internal documents and test results from baby food manufacturers Nurture, Inc. (Happy Family Organics), Beech-Nut Nutrition Company, Hain Celestial Group, Inc., Gerber, Campbell Soup Company, Walmart, Inc.,…

…Policy asked for internal documents and test results from baby food manufacturers Nurture, Inc. (Happy Family Organics), Beech-Nut Nutrition Company, Hain Celestial Group, Inc., Gerber, Campbell Soup Company, Walmart, Inc.,…

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