Food Safety
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 »
Head of FDA food division resigns
Jim Jones, head of the food division at the Food and Drug Administration, has resigned, NBC News has reported. The division oversees inspections and r... continue reading »
Penn State course to help food processors combat listeria
A new online course from Penn State Extension aims to give food processors the tools and knowledge to control Listeria monocytogenes. The self-pace... continue reading »
Salmonella concerns prompt recall of cucumbers sold by Arizona produce company
A recall of whole fresh cucumbers sold by an Arizona produce company and shipped to more than half the U.S. and five Canadian provinces has promoted a... continue reading »
