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This article provides relevant information related to the safety of food contact substances present in food packaging, including plastics, glass, and metal containers.  

Contamination of foods via the hands is ranked highly among risk factors identified during outbreak investigations.

It’s not enough to provide a reasonably priced, high-quality product; the company’s commitment to social responsibility is also under the microscope.  

New advances in inspecting, detecting, and checkweighing machinery are helping processors identify multiple irregularities in their food products with greater precision and speed than ever before.

High-pressure processing is a nonthermal pasteurization method that is experiencing broader food safety applications.

The safety of low-moisture foods is becoming a major concern after several foodborne illness outbreaks in recent years.  

The European Union (and others—including policy makers, companies, and organizations—have recently announced goals to reduce or eliminate the amount of plastic packaging sent to landfills.

Ultraviolet-C light is a nonthermal treatment offering packaging flexibility.

Meat processors can easily incorporate HPP to produce a safe and shelf-stable product.

There is a significant amount of research regarding the potential impact of the use of antibiotics in animal feeds on the occurrence of antibiotic resistance.