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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.  

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.  

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.  

While you can’t make employees care about food safety, you can guide them: Tips and tools are presented for upper management to create a culture of food safety at food companies worldwide.

Outsourcing business functions, specifically laboratory testing  may increase efficiency and cut costs with proper planning, careful contracting and ongoing oversight.