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Study Finds Pathogens on 50 Percent of Food-Safe Gloves

October 11, 2022

A recent study has confirmed human fecal indicators on 50 percent of food-safe, single-use, new and unused gloves, as well as foodborne pathogens and other microbes.

“Nanobombs” Protect Consumers from Foodborne Microorganisms

June 12, 2016

Recent advances in nanotechnology may provide a unique alternative intervention method to address the problem of foodborne diseases.

Employee Hygiene and Handwashing in Retail Foodservice Establishments

February 10, 2016

The health and well-being of food handlers and proper hygiene practices often gets over-looked when push comes to shove in the retail food industry.

From Sanitation to the Environment and Beyond: Your Free Guides to Foodservice Packaging

January 19, 2016

The Foodservice Packaging Institute has developed free resources for best practices in foodservice packaging on a variety of topics. Take a look at these easy-to-read guides today.

FSM Scoop: Pet Food Safety

January 19, 2016

Since the Great Pet Food Recalls of 2007, pet food manufacturers have been under scrutiny. How has the industry fared in the last 9 years?

Progress in the Hygienic Design of Food Processing Equipment

August 5, 2015

A few decades ago, it was difficult for food processors to obtain hygienic equipment but there are many more options today.

Good Consumer Practices Are Necessary to Further Improve Global Food Safety

April 1, 2015

The food industry and regulatory agencies have both been reluctant to suggest that consumers bear some responsibility for the safe handling of foods.

It’s Not All about the Science

October 3, 2013

Increased media coverage of food hazards has raised awareness of these hazards and increased vigilance in food-handling practices in the home.

Cooking Burgers, Do Consumers Always Do the Best Job?

September 3, 2013

We are challenged to find strategies to improve consumer handling, and the meat industry can’t rely on the consumer to always effectively provide the final safety check.