There are numerous techniques available to screen materials for the presence of extraneous matter.

Unlike foodborne infections that strike without warning, folks who have food allergies (or food intolerance) generally know of them and avoid the offending ingredients.

Wendy’s first line of defense is their quality systems in place at each processing plant and a trained workforce and a system that alerts them to possible presence of foreign materials.

While the senses of sight, touch, hearing and smell are not the only tools used to eliminate contamination, they are not used as often or as thoroughly as possible.

The fundamental objective of any food company is to produce a safe and wholesome product that meets the claims of the product’s label.  

A review of the best sanitation tools is presented.  

An expert roundtable discussion tackles the most pressing issues in food microbiology.  

Increased attention has been given to diacetyl and its potential role in causing a rare lung disease in hundreds of workers in microwave popcorn factories.

Top-performing food processors realize the importance of effective microbiological testing. Safety, reputation and business performance depend on it

From a screening perspective, food safety managers continue to seek "the perfect test"? to easily, rapidly and accurately determine if the organism is present in food samples.