In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Tracy [29:49] about:

• Tracy’s work overseeing IFT’s food safety programs, which focus on several strategic topics of interest
• Programming and discussions that will take place at the IFT FIRST conference in July, the theme of which will be “Innovation in a time of crisis: Can we future-proof the food system?”
• Industry concerns, like facility cleanliness, with the introduction of sesame as a major food allergen, and resources for industry provided and being developed by IFT
• IFT’s commodity-specific video series to help industry comply with FDA’s Food Traceability Final Rule (FSMA 204)
• How IFT’s global membership and partnerships with international organizations contribute to strengthening food science and food safety on global and regional levels.

News and Resources:

Following California’s Example, New York State Bill Would Ban Five Most “Pervasive and Harmful” Chemical Food Additives [1:48]

Bill Reintroduced to Congress Would Create FDA Office for Regularly Reassessing Safety of Chemicals in U.S. Food Supply [3:04]

USDA-FSIS Updates Guidance for Salmonella Control in Swine Slaughter, Pork Processing Establishments [7:48]

40 Percent of Retail Foodborne Illness Outbreaks Linked to Sick Employees, Says CDC [11:02]

Appropriations Bill Reveals Congressional Priorities for FDA in FY 2024: Restructuring Foods Program, Listeria Action Levels, and More [16:56]

FDA Finalizes Action Level of 10 ppb for Inorganic Arsenic in Apple Juice [17:49]

Effort to Develop Early Mycotoxin Warning System for European Cereal Grains Underway [18:20]

IFT

IFT FIRST
IFT Global Food Traceability Center (GFTC)

IFT GFTC Commodity-Specific Videos (FSMA Traceability Rule Resources)

Food Safety Insights Column, Bob Ferguson

Food Safety Priorities—Your Thoughts on FDA's Proposed Reorganization [21:16]

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