food safety

Convenience drives fresh-cut produce packaged with carbs and proteins

The fresh-cut industry may have started with plain lettuce washed and bagged, but it’s grown into a multi-billion dollar industry that is increas... continue reading »

FDA Awards Grants to Further Food Safety

FDA's Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) has awarded three lab grants, designed to boost the food screening capabilities and spot radioactive material... continue reading »

Food Safety: Accountability Counts

Topps Meat Company was the largest producer of frozen hamburger patties in the United States until last month. After a USDA investigation into a natio... continue reading »

Fresh Focus: Pathogen Testing for Safety

Since the E. coli outbreak on spinach last fall, there has been a lot of discussion about raw and finished product testing for leafy greens and other ... continue reading »