Celebrating the sixth annual World Food Safety Day, this bonus episode of Food Safety Matters features foodservice industry leader Mark (Mick) Miklos, CP-FS, who shares his past experience building Waffle House’s renowned emergency operation protocols, and why it is critical to “Prepare for the Unexpected.”
According to the latest recall data published by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), from 2019–2023, undeclared allergens were the leading cause of food recalls in Australia. FSANZ has identified the root causes for these recalls.
The theme of the sixth annual World Food Safety Day (WFSD), taking place June 7, 2024, is “Prepare for the Unexpected.” This article provides a history of FAO/WHO’s involvement in global food safety emergency preparedness and its historical intersections with WFSD, and shares resources to help build resiliency against incidents.
A crucial determinant of Food Safety Management System (FSMS) efficacy is the extent to which top management is aware of the authentic objectives behind its implementation. Their comprehension of the responsibilities for sustaining the FSMS are important, especially pertaining to the maturity of the organization's food safety culture.
The Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness, a program of Stop Foodborne Illness, has welcomed four new member companies: Kellanova, W.K. Kellogg, the National Restaurant Association, and International Dairy Foods Association.
A recent publication from the World Trade Organization (WTO)—written in collaboration with other expert groups that have expertise in food safety and food crime—explores the challenges of combating food fraud and illegal practices in food trade, and how the WTO rulebook can help address these challenges.
A study has identified significant deficiencies in existing quantitative risk assessment models for Listeria monocytogenes on produce, such as failure to consider important contamination factors in primary production, among other gaps.
The results of the eighth annual Global Food Safety Training Survey, which assesses the quality and implementation of food safety training at food businesses worldwide, were recently published, revealing a critical need for improvement.
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) recently announced educational workshops taking place in July ahead of the 2024 IFT FIRST: Expo and Event, covering artificial intelligence (AI) for food innovation, shelf life best practices, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) determinations and product development, and other topics.
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