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Will (or Can) Food Science Prevail in Today’s World?

December 6, 2016

If you believe that those mistrustful of science or hesitant to accept scientific validity are of a certain uneducated class, or driven by religion or other belief systems, you are likely wrong. What can be done?

Whatever Happened to Sound Food Science?

October 18, 2016

Op-Ed: Are consumers, social media and questionable regulations undermining food science? You be the judge.

GMO Labels: Win, Lose or Draw?

July 19, 2016

Will labeling of a genetically modified organism (GMO) on a food package really provide useful information?

One Food Safety Agency – Heresy?

May 17, 2016

Would a single, national food safety agency in the U.S. ever become reality? Do we even want it to?

From Bonds to Burritos: How the Increasing Criminalization of Regulatory Offenses Affects the Food and Beverage Industry

May 3, 2016

Why are criminal prosecutors more interested in food industry behavior these days? It’s time to take notice.

Integrating the Nation’s Food Safety System: What You Need to Know

April 1, 2016

An integrated food safety system should have a common vision, uniform standards, inspections and enforcement, uniform laboratory practices, adequate training, enhanced communications and federal oversight.

The 2015 Food Recovery Summit: EPA’s Role in Reducing Wasted Food

December 15, 2015

It’s time to focus on reducing food waste and increasing food security. Learn how to help the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s reach its shared goal with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

HACCP Issues and Impacts

December 7, 2015

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) was originally developed based on several key program types.

Is My Sushi Safe? Why Government Regulation Is Coming to Sushi

December 1, 2015

Inconsistent government regulations confound food safety issues surrounding sushi. Fish quality and rice acidification affect the safety of the popular Japanese cuisine.