Arrival of two distinct assays for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) enables food safety labs to test with or without eae gene results
August 29, 2019
3M Food Safety has announced the introduction of two assays that can detect the genes associated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), organisms that can pose severe health threats.
While water is considered a renewable resource, it’s also a finite one, and food companies should strive to be good stewards of this increasingly valuable commodity.
We’re told to collect as much data from our processes as we can, and there’s practically infinite storage space in the cloud—but how do you make sense of all this data?
With automation and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), it’s now easier than ever to collect data and monitor production—all this in the name of managing food quality and food safety. But, with multiple sites and lines supplying data around the clock, any staff would be all but overwhelmed—without a direction in where to focus their process management efforts.
Industry certification validates chemical company's leadership in food safety and enhanced traceability
August 20, 2019
PSSI has announced that Packers Chemical, its exclusive, in-house chemical provider, has earned its Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Certification Level III Food Safety and Quality. Packers Chemical is the first company in its industry segment to earn this authentication.
The correct packaging can make a big difference in food and beverage shelf life, and there are different techniques to prevent leakage and spoilage, as well.
During the 2019 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry in Destin, Florida, a record 230 chicken and turkey facilities received safety awards by the Joint Industry Safety and Health Council.
Increased awareness regarding workers' safety, along with various manufacturers providing proper fitting equipment in compliance with regulatory norms pose a positive influence on industry growth.
August 14, 2019
The personal protective equipment (PPE) market is projected to reach $70 billion by 2024, according to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc., Selbyville, Del.
Food Safety Strategies recently got the chance to talk to Kristin May, chief commercial operations officer, Vital Vio, about bacteria in food environments and best sanitation practices.
Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) has announced the opening of their latest, leading-edge analytical testing laboratory for the food and consumables industry in the northeastern region of the United States.
The study demonstrated how to capture a worker’s safety performance and translate the data into personal fatigue levels.
August 7, 2019
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation, Park Ridge, Ill., released a fatigue research report that shows the value of wearable technology in the workplace.