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FDA is becoming much more inspection-oriented and enforcement-minded, even before FSMA is fully implemented.  

Foodborne illness claims are among the greatest financial risks facing the food industry.

Establishing zones within the food processing facility is an important technique for reducing the likelihood of cross-contamination.  

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reopening the comment period for a draft Qualitative Risk Assessment for certain food facilities that include farm packing operations for fresh fruits and vegetables.  

Continuous research and education are important components of Chiquita’s overall food safety program.  

Globalization of the food supply brings incredible growth opportunities, but the accompanying challenges cannot be ignored. Traceability throughout a complex supply chain has resulted in much greater risk exposure and potential liability for food manufacturers.  

Attention to food safety and making it the company’s highest priority can help managers assess employee performance.  

The main goal of food safety must be to target our food safety efforts toward the prevention of actual harm.

Best practices dictate that a third party assess the competency of the testing lab and its compliance with the relevant standards.

When we debate how animals should be treated, we are also debating the safety of our food.