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Most often, allergies and intolerance are not life threatening, but avoidance of certain foods is the only way to prevent adverse response.

This article highlights important updates to the ISO 22000 standards.  

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken the first step in a process that will likely ban the use of trans fats in most if not all processed foods. What are the food safety implications?  

Outbreaks of foodborne illness illustrate how easily contaminated foods can have a broad health impact before public health authorities can identify and quarantine the source.

Environmental hazards can impact the safety of the food products processed in food plants. Following Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Environmental Protection Agency regulations are thus imperative for food.

Throughout its history, AFDO has been credited with establishing many similar cooperative ventures to advance food protection.

Quality management works on the organizational level to implement an overall quality policy.  

Intentional economically motivated adulteration activities and initiatives in food defense are highlighted.  

New regulations mark the first time that packaging operations will come under the regulatory microscope in a significant way.  

Cases of intentional contamination are infrequent but can result in serious adverse public health consequences and economic impact.