X-Ray Detector Technology Heightens Sensitivity

By Food Safety Tech Staff

Safeline X-ray technology. Image courtesy of Mettler Toledo A new X-ray detector technology features a 0.4-mm high-sensitivity detector that enables the integration of a 100-W X-ray generator. The technology, provided…

Safeline X-ray technology. Image courtesy of Mettler Toledo A new X-ray detector technology features a 0.4-mm high-sensitivity detector that enables the integration of a 100-W X-ray generator. The technology, provided…

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FDA

FDA Publishes Long-Awaited Final Rule on Lab Accreditation

By Food Safety Tech Staff

…and enhanced oversight of participating laboratories,” CFSAN states in a news release. According to CFSAN, the LAAF will apply to testing that is: “to support removal of a food from…

…and enhanced oversight of participating laboratories,” CFSAN states in a news release. According to CFSAN, the LAAF will apply to testing that is: “to support removal of a food from…

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Jaime Ragos, Stop Foodborne Illness, Dave Theno Fellow

Stop Foodborne Illness Announces Next Dave Theno Fellow

By Food Safety Tech Staff

…crowd. Her impressive resume illustrates her commitment not only to studying food science but also to sharing that knowledge to create safer, healthier communities,” said Stop Foodborne Illness CEO Mitzi…

…crowd. Her impressive resume illustrates her commitment not only to studying food science but also to sharing that knowledge to create safer, healthier communities,” said Stop Foodborne Illness CEO Mitzi…

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Food Fraud

Fertilizer-Tainted Sugar, Formalin-Drenched Chicken Guts Top Fake Foods List

By Food Safety Tech Staff

–Update– 4/1/2016 16:40 pm– This article was part of our April Fool’s special edition. While the information about the Interpol seizure is indeed factual, we made up the new detection…

–Update– 4/1/2016 16:40 pm– This article was part of our April Fool’s special edition. While the information about the Interpol seizure is indeed factual, we made up the new detection…

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Lettuce

E. Coli Update: FDA Advises Consumers to Avoid All Romaine Lettuce Harvested in Salinas, California

By Food Safety Tech Staff

…Yiannas, deputy commissioner for food policy and response, called the identification of a common grower a “notable development” but also stated in a press announcement, “Because of the expansive nature…

…Yiannas, deputy commissioner for food policy and response, called the identification of a common grower a “notable development” but also stated in a press announcement, “Because of the expansive nature…

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USDA Makes Stronger Moves to Reduce Salmonella Illnesses from Poultry Products

By Food Safety Tech Staff

…with the Research, Education and Economics (REE) mission area to address data gaps and develop new laboratory methods to guide future Salmonella policy. Meanwhile, the National Advisory Committee for Microbiological…

…with the Research, Education and Economics (REE) mission area to address data gaps and develop new laboratory methods to guide future Salmonella policy. Meanwhile, the National Advisory Committee for Microbiological…

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Plastic Bottles

FDA To Reconsider Safety of BPA in Food Packaging

By Food Safety Tech Staff

…The FDA’s decision comes in response to a food additive petition filed by the Environmental Defense Fund and a coalition of physicians, scientists and public health and environmental organizations. The…

…The FDA’s decision comes in response to a food additive petition filed by the Environmental Defense Fund and a coalition of physicians, scientists and public health and environmental organizations. The…

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One-of-a-Kind International Meeting Spotlights Food Safety

compounds, chemistry, texture, crystallization and nutritional quality. New Techniques in Edible Oil Processing and Refinery Optimization offers the opportunity for participants with existing experience to meet experts in the field…

compounds, chemistry, texture, crystallization and nutritional quality. New Techniques in Edible Oil Processing and Refinery Optimization offers the opportunity for participants with existing experience to meet experts in the field…

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