Food safety does not end with the creation of a documented plan. It must be an ongoing effort, especially in processing facilities producing ready-to-eat (RTE) products, where product contamination may lead to public health risks, costly recalls and reputation damage.
Food Safety Strategies was recently able to speak with Doug Grant, the Center for Produce Safety Knowledge Transfer Task Force chair, and Bonnie Fernandez-Fenaroli, executive director of the Center for Produce Safety.
Food Safety Strategies recently got the chance to talk to Todd Southerland, senior vice president and food & agribusiness industry manager, SunTrust, about some current issues in the food safety world, as well as some best practices for businesses.
AIB International has deployed changes to its Food Safety Essentials online program to improve the frontline worker experience and update best practices from a global perspective.
When it comes to pathogen testing, processors must choose from a number of processes, as well as whether the work will be done in-house or through a contract laboratory.