Food Safety
Report: Layoffs delay publication of food safety warning letters
The publication of more than a dozen food safety warning letters has been delayed following last month’s mass layoffs of federal health workers, acc... continue reading »
FDA, USDA investigating new listeria outbreak
The Food and Drug Administration has posted notice of a new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak, and the agency is working with the USDA in a joint invest... continue reading »
Navigating the evolving landscape of food safety
Food safety has never been more critical, particularly in the produce sector, where fresh fruits and vegetables face risks at every stage of productio... continue reading »
Modern X-ray systems can multitask to ensure food safety
By utilizing density differences and analyzing the resulting greyscale X-ray images, X-ray inspection equipment has moved beyond product safety into o... continue reading »
Online water management platform gaining global traction
Recent headlines haven’t made for easy reading for produce growers and processors. Foodborne illness traced back to contaminated fruits or vegetable... continue reading »
Microbial die-off: A complicated path to mitigate water contamination
April 7 is the first compliance date for the new provisions of the preharvest water rules announced in 2024 under the (FSMA) Food Safety Modernization... continue reading »
Duda Farm Fresh Foods recalls celery product because of listeria concerns
Duda Farm Fresh Foods has voluntarily recalled one production lot of washed and ready-to-eat celery sticks because of the possibility of Listeria mono... continue reading »
IFPA food safety chief leaving to direct efforts at Boar’s Head
The leader of the International Fresh Produce Association’s food safety efforts is leaving the organization to become the new chief food safety offi... continue reading »
FDA extends deadline to meet enhanced traceability requirements
Food manufacturers, processors and packers will have 30 additional months beyond a previous deadline to meet enhanced U.S. Food and Drug Administratio... continue reading »
USDA eliminates pair of food safety advisory committees
The USDA has eliminated two food safety advisory committees, including the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF).... continue reading »
