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The Best Defense Against Foodborne Illness Litigation Begins Before an Outbreak
Recall/Crisis Management
Foodborne illness litigation can pose significant financial and reputational risks for food companies. Proactive food safety planning, documentation, and legal preparedness are essential to defending against claims arising from outbreaks.
By: Joshua Swiger J.D.

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Practical Guidelines for Choosing Between Dry and Wet Sanitation
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Choosing between dry and wet sanitation in low-moisture food processing environments requires balancing cleaning effectiveness against the microbial risks introduced by water. A risk-based approach can help facilities determine when controlled wet cleaning is justified and how to minimize associated food safety risks.
By: Shahram Ajamian M.S. and Abigail Snyder Ph.D.

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Proactive Prevention of Food Contaminants: A Review of FDA Guidance and Expectations
As FDA expands its oversight of food contaminants, manufacturers, retailers, and distributors must understand evolving regulatory expectations and take proactive steps to identify, monitor, and mitigate contamination risks.
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Ep. 228. Adam Holt, BCE: Smarter Pest Management, From IPM to AI
In this episode of Food Safety Matters, Adam Holt, BCE, Founder and Principal Consultant of NameDatBug, discusses common pest management vulnerabilities in food facilities, best practices for integrated pest management (IPM), and the benefits and limitations of electronic monitoring and AI. He also shares strategies for improving audit readiness and adapting to emerging pest pressures.
By: Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
Transportation
Receiving: The First Line of Defense for Food Safety
A comprehensive receiving program is a food processor's first line of defense against food safety and security risks. Key considerations include shipment verification, transportation inspections, temperature controls, allergen management, documentation, and personnel training.
By: Richard F. Stier, M.S.
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From Insight to Action: A Practical Self-Assessment Guide to Improve Food Safety Through Your Psychosocial Environment
A practical self-assessment can help food safety teams identify and address psychosocial conditions that affect frontline performance.
By: Andrew Clarke M.Sc., Spir Marinakis, Lone Jespersen Ph.D., Jessica Morrison and John Boyce

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