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Food defense has become a critical aspect of food safety audits

December 30, 2019

Food defense is now an integral element in almost all third-party audit schemes, in particular ones from the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).

Perdue Virginia plant reaches safety milestone

December 29, 2019

Associates at cook operation in Bridgewater, Va., work one million consecutive production hours without experiencing an OSHA recordable lost-time case.

Preventing pests in food handling, packing, processing and storage facilities

Liz Parker

December 13, 2019

Pest prevention is an important part of food safety.

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Assessing risk in your operation’s food safety plan

By law, your assessment must evaluate two elements: likelihood and severity of occurrence

Richard F. Stier, M.S.

November 19, 2019

After the Food Safety Modernization Act was passed, there was a great deal of angst and fear in the food industry about the impending implementation of hazard analysis, risk-based preventive controls.

Traceability solutions for maximum food safety in snack and bakery production

Investigating paperless solutions to ensure traceability for maximum food safety

Liz Parker

November 14, 2019

A big part in food safety management is traceability, and companies need to account for their product from start to finish.

IAFP 2020 call for abstracts

November 11, 2019

The International Association for Food Protection is now accepting abstracts for IAFP 2020 to be held in Cleveland, Ohio, August 2–5, 2020.

FSNS announces 2020 food safety training schedule

November 6, 2019

Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) has announced its course schedule for food safety training for the upcoming year.

Strategies for employee management, training and workforce development

Liz Parker

October 31, 2019

Training employees is an essential part of food safety, as is employee management and workforce development.

Using natural ingredients to safely extend food and beverage shelf life

Liz Parker

September 17, 2019

Shelf life is a tricky thing—it depends on a variety of factors

Poultry industry announces alliance with OSHA

September 9, 2019

The shared goals for the alliance include raising awareness of health and safety practices and programs through outreach and communication in addition to training and education.