food safety

FDA’s ongoing changes include proposed restructuring of Office of Regulatory Affairs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing reorganization of its Human Food Program now includes a restructuring of the Office of Regulatory Af... continue reading »

Program offers food safety certifications for aspiring and current professionals

A new food safety program from the Association of Food and Drug Officials offers credentialing for aspiring food safety professionals and those alread... continue reading »

Extruder worth nearly $1 million donated to Purdue University

A pair of global industrial leaders have donated a key piece of food processing equipment worth nearly $1 million to Purdue University. Hillenbrand... continue reading »

Butternut squash brand recalled in Ontario after testing finds listeria

Nature’s Pick brand cubed butternut squash sold in Ontario, Canada is being recalled because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Th... continue reading »

an array of colorful produce, including carrots, broccoli and bell peppers

Grant funding available to help farms comply with Produce Safety Rule

Qualified S.C. farmers can receive up to $2,000 per year per farm for on-site food safety improvements through USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant funding... continue reading »

Ishida marks milestone with release of advanced multiheader weigher

Equipment manufacturer Heat and Control is commemorating a milestone reached by its partner Ishida, a supplier of food weighing and packaging machines... continue reading »

Pyure offers air purification solution for food processors

Commercial air and surface purification company Pyure Dynamic Protection’s food processing solution has demonstrated more than a 90% reduction in mi... continue reading »

New NanoGuard technology tackles food safety, shelf life

Start-up company NanoGuard Technologies is in the early phases of designing a technology that uses air and electricity to kill molds and pathogens on ... continue reading »

Engaging with CPS provides key benefits, rewards for food companies

Fresh produce is the largest sector of our food supply that doesn’t have a kill step, so we have to take steps to minimize foreseeable food safety h... continue reading »

Bill banning 5 food additives passes California State Assembly

Five chemicals used in certain packaged foods could be banned under a bill passed last week by the California State Assembly. The bill would instit... continue reading »