Incorporating Risk Assessment in the Food Safety Plan According to Food Safety Magazine, “each food manufacturing operation is required to prepare a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points or a Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls plan to identify hazards that can occur in their manufacturing process, as well as

Do third-party audits need a revision? Audits are currently viewed as “as something to pass instead of necessary improvement tools.” Food Safety Strategies created a list of audit goals that would help companies view audits as an improvement rather than a hassle. Assuring the safety of products, raw materials and

FDA Announces Key FSMA Rule to Advance Traceability of Foods, A Major Milestone in the New Era of Smarter Food Safety The Deputy Commissioner of the FDA, announced “The FDA has proposed a new rule that lays the foundation for the end-to-end food traceability across the food industry that we’ll

How to Enhance Your Food Safety Culture, Now More Important than Ever “Surviving a crisis requires a strong food safety culture, and participation by all employees is critical.” Food Safety Tech discusses the importance of Food Safety Culture amidst this pandemic. The question remains, “What Can You Do Now to

USDA Puts Inspectors on Egg “Patrol” and Gives Egg Producers More Flexibility According to Food Safety News, Egg inspections are getting an update for the first time in 50 years. “Egg producers, under the new rule, will be able to use food safety procedures designed to accommodate their specific plant

September is National Food Safety Education Month National Food Safety Month is recognized to educate the public on the severity of foodborne illnesses. “Foodborne illness is a preventable public health challenge that results in millions of illnesses each year in the U.S. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit Andy Ziolkowski was recently announced as a speaker for the upcoming virtual World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit on September 15th & 16th. Mr. Ziolkowski, Managing Director, Cultivian Sandbox Ventures and Corvium board member, will be speaking on the Investor Panel: Could COVID-19’s Constraints Have a Silver Lining

Advancing Food Safety Across the Frozen Food Industry According to Food Safety Magazine, “American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) embarked upon a strategic plan that prioritized the advancement of food safety across the frozen food and beverage industry around the prevention and control of Listeria monocytogenes.” AFFI’s strategy was to “develop

How Advanced LIMS Brings Control, Consistency and Compliance to Food Safety Food Safety Tech discusses the advantages LIMS can provide. “With even the slightest oversight, food manufacturers risk product recalls, lost revenue and loss of consumers trust. Here’s how LIMS plays a role in upholding data integrity.” Highlights from the

Red Onions Culprit in Salmonella Cases That Have Sickened Nearly 400 in US, Another 114 in Canada The most recent salmonella outbreak has now been tied to red onions. “The Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other state and local officials are tracking the