Only when the most effective controls are consistently deployed will significant reduction in infectious diseases in retail foodservice businesses occur.

Developing and implementing a comprehensive water-monitoring program is a fundamental and essential element of an effective food safety program.

Measurement tools and partnerships are critical elements to investigating contamination events involving food pathogens.

Whole-genome sequencing is a common tool for outbreak detection and investigation.

A petition to declare Salmonella an adulterant in meat and poultry products has been filed. The effects could change the meat and poultry industry forever.

The use of ultraviolet sanitization promises to effectively reduce pathogen load on swine farms.

Food companies and regulators have become increasingly vigilant for environmental pathogens in manufacturing facilities, with problems triggering swab-a-thons and even recalls.

Concentrate on the food safety basics—food safety science and messaging—for brand maintenance.

Given the potentially fatal consequences of an undeclared allergen, relying on food labels to ensure the safety of allergic consumers may not seem sufficiently protective.

The challenge with all of these fresh-cut, RTE products is that they were not getting any processing step required to eliminate the hazards that may exist on the raw materials.