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Quality assurance professionals and frontline leaders must ensure that food handlers learn and apply food safety principles on the job. Effective food safety training should be action-oriented, engaging, and designed to build competence.

Despite growing enthusiasm about and application of artificial intelligence (AI) for food safety management and regulatory oversight, the report underscores persistent challenges, the need for robust governance, and other factors to consider for responsible adoption.

The event focused on the alignment and intersection of food safety culture and best practices to control Listeria monocytogenes and prevent foodborne illness.

A massive wave of consumer class actions targeting food manufacturers, distributors, and retailers is sweeping across industries as the plaintiffs' bar aggressively targets product labeling and advertising under California's consumer protection statutes. Companies should be aware of these practices and develop a plan to lessen the risk of receiving such claims.

It is essential that food processors establish a properly documented pallet management program to prevent issues caused by improper pallet use, storage, inspection, maintenance, and cleaning.

This article discusses the results of a survey conducted by the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) on the states of food safety culture and the use of food safety management systems among smaller-scale foodservice establishments in the U.S.

The threats to food safety are evolving, and so must our approaches. The traditional boundaries between safety, nutrition, and public health are increasingly artificial—and increasingly counterproductive.

In recognition of National Food Safety Education Month (NFSEM), which takes place each September in the U.S., the Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) is holding a Collective Day of Action on September 18.

As reliance on digital tools increases, it is essential to recognize human skills in maintaining high food safety standards.

Industry conferences play a critical role in addressing skills gaps by providing access to leading research, regulatory updates, and best practices. They serve as a platform where professionals can engage in meaningful discussions about the challenges they face, exchange ideas, and collaborate on solutions.