Lisa Hovey

IAFP Announces New Executive Director

By Food Safety Tech Staff

…acumen, infectious personality, and commitment to the mission and vision of IAFP will help to ensure a smooth transition, and I am confident she will excel in her new role…

…acumen, infectious personality, and commitment to the mission and vision of IAFP will help to ensure a smooth transition, and I am confident she will excel in her new role…

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Expert Panel Recommends a New Federal Food Administration Separate from FDA

By Food Safety Tech Staff

On December 6, the Independent Expert Panel for Human Foods submitted its Operational Evaluation of FDA’s Human Foods Program report to Dr. Robert Califf, FDA Commissioner for Food and Drugs….

On December 6, the Independent Expert Panel for Human Foods submitted its Operational Evaluation of FDA’s Human Foods Program report to Dr. Robert Califf, FDA Commissioner for Food and Drugs….

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GFSI to Share Comments on New Codex Guidance on Food Fraud

By Food Safety Tech Staff

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is participating with the Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems (CCFICS) to support the development of its new guidance…

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is participating with the Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems (CCFICS) to support the development of its new guidance…

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Company is a virtual company with full time employees around the country. Rick manages the company from Chappaquiddick Island in Massachusetts. Contact Rick   RJ Palermo, Sales Director RJ has…

Company is a virtual company with full time employees around the country. Rick manages the company from Chappaquiddick Island in Massachusetts. Contact Rick   RJ Palermo, Sales Director RJ has…

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Mortadella

CDC, USDA Investigating Multistate Listeria Outbreak Linked to Italian-Style Deli Meats

By Food Safety Tech Staff

…sent 10 people to the hospital and resulted in one death. The outbreak, which as of October 22 has reported illnesses in Florida (1), Massachusetts (7) and New York (2),…

…sent 10 people to the hospital and resulted in one death. The outbreak, which as of October 22 has reported illnesses in Florida (1), Massachusetts (7) and New York (2),…

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FDA

FDA Requests $6.5 Billion for FY 2022 Budget, 8% More than Last Year

By Food Safety Tech Staff

…implementation of the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint ($22 million). Accompanying FDA’s budget request are legislative proposals to enhance the agency’s authorities to protect and promote public health….

…implementation of the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint ($22 million). Accompanying FDA’s budget request are legislative proposals to enhance the agency’s authorities to protect and promote public health….

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Kari Hensien, RizePoint
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Food Crisis Backup Planning

By Kari Hensien

We were collectively shocked by the Covid-19 crisis that disrupted the food industry. We didn’t see it coming and we weren’t prepared for the long-lasting, widespread repercussions of that crisis,…

We were collectively shocked by the Covid-19 crisis that disrupted the food industry. We didn’t see it coming and we weren’t prepared for the long-lasting, widespread repercussions of that crisis,…

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GFSI Position on Mitigating the Public Health Risk of Food Fraud

By Michael Biros

…related to the vulnerability assessment process and confirm that a comprehensive control plan has been developed and implemented by the company. Food fraud, including the subcategory of economically motivated adulteration,…

…related to the vulnerability assessment process and confirm that a comprehensive control plan has been developed and implemented by the company. Food fraud, including the subcategory of economically motivated adulteration,…

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

Supplier Qualification and Compliance using GFSI Benchmarking

By Dan Okenu, Ph.D.

…and resources for both food manufacturers and retailers. Apart from supplier compliance and approval, food retail companies also want to ensure that all potential suppliers align with their corporate values…

…and resources for both food manufacturers and retailers. Apart from supplier compliance and approval, food retail companies also want to ensure that all potential suppliers align with their corporate values…

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USDA Goes Local, Investing in Farm Production, Research and Conservation

By Food Safety Tech Staff

…more than 900 projects involving the Farmers Market Promotion Program Support communicates using local food to reduce food insecurity, providing $28 million to more than 150 Community Food Projects nationwide…

…more than 900 projects involving the Farmers Market Promotion Program Support communicates using local food to reduce food insecurity, providing $28 million to more than 150 Community Food Projects nationwide…

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