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

What exactly makes a foodservice company best-in-class or world-class in food safety?  

Changes to several ISO standards were initiated at the Fifth Plenary Meeting of ISO Subcommittee 17 in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2014.  

Cooperative Extension faces many challenges and opportunities as the system moves into its second century.

The Certified Angus Beef brand was founded by Angus cattle rancher members of the American Angus Association.

Validation, verification and monitoring are critical components of food safety and quality management programs.

All aspects of cleaning and disinfection methods should be incorporated into the internal audit program of the food processor to ensure it is meeting the standards desired.  

One key aspect of sanitation is the prevention and immediate elimination of any and all pest infestations in a food plant.

Proactive compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) regulations may minimize your exposure to contamination outbreaks and recalls, government investigations and lawsuits.

The requirements described in the Hazard Analysis and Risk-based Preventive Controls-proposed regulation indicate that FDA will be taking longer and harder looks at what food processors are doing to ensure the safety of what they are manufacturing.