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Modified atmosphere packaged (MAP) products can be found in almost every aisle of the supermarket today.

There is a wide variety of potentially detrimental compounds and quality issues that must be supported by comprehensive analysis programs for food safety.

Regulations for using inks and coatings in food packaging tend to cause much confusion and concern for those involved.

While Paradise Tomato Kitchens has never had a contamination incident, it doesn't stop their quality assurance team from constantly evaluating and upgrading security and safety procedures.

Food retailers, foodservice operators and consumers who purchase refrigerated, ready-to-eat foods are more aware of—and more demanding about—food safety than ever before.

As consumers search for better tasting, low-preparation foods, the food industry will continue to develop packaging, ingredient and processing options.

The presence of allergens in food is a serious public health safety concern that prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to undertake manufacturing and labeling initiatives.

As part of the public health mission to keep food safe, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is increasing its activity on food allergen awareness. FDA’s 2001 allergen priorities for the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) describe new initiatives.  

The Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points system is a universally recognized approach for preventing food safety failures.