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The food product industry faces an escalating barrage of lawsuits—both for alleged mislabeling and for safety violations.  

Food allergies are a public health concern that must be addressed from the farm to table.

A close look at what energy drink and supplement manufacturers should do when they find themselves in the “Twilight Zone”—a period after initial allegations have been made but before definitive health hazards have been definitely shown.

A whistleblower is any person who reports or discloses information on a threat or harm to the public interest in the context of their work-based relationship and is needed in the food industry.

Companies must strive to include innovative communication strategies in their crisis management plans.

Outbreaks of foodborne illness illustrate how easily contaminated foods can have a broad health impact before public health authorities can identify and quarantine the source.

ConAgra Foods has been recognized as a company that takes pride in its food safety culture and practices.

Social media impacts both food safety and risk communication in today’s global food system.

Processors that have been producing pasteurized products and are considering introducing raw products to their product portfolios should weigh gains in profits with the much higher risks to the safety of their customers and the potential financial liability to their business.

The best approach to protect your product from chemical contamination is to identify the hazards in your ingredients before they can affect your final product.