In processing operations for dairy and low-moisture foods, specialized sanitation and environmental monitoring programs are paramount to securing food safety and hygienic operation of facilities. Ensuring that plants and product are free from Listeria, Salmonella, Cronobacter, E. coli, and other harmful pathogens, as well as allergen cross-contamination, are essential to maintaining a well-run facility. The cold chain also plays a crucial part in ensuring food safety and quality (FSQ) for dairy and other low-moisture foods that must be temperature controlled. Here, technology is moving forward at lightning speed, with digital and cloud-based tracking, monitoring, and compliance solutions streamlining operations and FSQ in one. Featuring an exclusive editorial from an industry thought leader and food safety expert, this eBook takes the hard work out of ensuring food safety for dairy and low-moisture food processors.

Safeguarding Dairy and Low-Moisture Foods: A Strategic Imperative in a Rapidly Evolving Landscape
By Staci Richardson, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Quality and Food Safety, Schreiber Foods

Dry Sanitation in Food Processing: Enhancing Safety for Low-Moisture Foods
By Caitlin Karolenko, Ph.D., Scientific Program Manager, Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences

A Hidden Hazard: The Combustible Dust Risk in Food and Beverage Manufacturing
By Bill Prince, Managing Partner, SpaceVac International

How to Improve Salmonella Controls to Create an Effective Cronobacter Control Strategy
By Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, Food Safety Committee

The Right Way to Design Hygienic Zones for Dry Production Environments
By Meritech

Advancing Food Safety Through an Enhanced Approach to Environmental Monitoring and Source Tracking
By Jeffrey L. Kornacki, Ph.D., President, Kornacki Microbiology Solutions Inc.

Predicting Biofilm Hotspots: Using Surface-Dependent Mechanisms to Anticipate and Prevent Contamination
By Clarence Johnson, Food Safety Expert, and Sabina C. V. Alexander, Director of Technical and Scientific Services, QualiTru Sampling Systems

Challenges for Evaluation of Your Environmental Monitoring Program
By Kathy Knutson, Ph.D., Founder, Kathy Knutson Food Safety Consulting LLC

Proactive Monitoring: Moving Beyond the Status Quo
By Stephanie Köhrle, PR and Communications Manager, Hygiena

Harnessing Cold Plasma Technology for Decontamination of Food and Food Contact Surfaces
By Deepti Salvi, Ph.D., Associate Professor, North Carolina State University