Touchless Traceability addresses a longstanding operational challenge for food industry distribution centers: the ability to easily capture and share lot codes and related shipping data for all items shipped to customers.
A University of Missouri research project is exploring the use of blockchain for improved traceability of food served at restaurants, and increased transparency for diners. The findings suggest that clear traceability information would increase consumers’ confidence in food safety.
FDA detected radioactive isotope Cesium-137 (Cs-137) in a shipment of Indonesian cloves, due to heightened surveillance efforts initiated after radioactive shrimp was detected in another Indonesian import. Additionally, the radioactive shrimp recall has been expanded, and now affects Walmart, Kroger, and other retailers nationwide.
The Institute of Food Technologists’ (IFT’s) Traceability Driver is a tool that automates the conversion of traceability data into compliant formats and comes with a built-in API for efficient data-sharing, strengthening interoperability across the food supply chain.
A study from the Arkansas Center for Food Safety demonstrates the importance of application time and product formulation in the effectiveness of hand sanitizers, which is critical for food handlers.
The recommendations, which aim to advance solutions that address “forever chemical” farmland contamination, were developed by agricultural stakeholders, researchers, conservationists, and health groups, in collaboration with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA).
A “Frozenomics” survey conducted by SmartSense shows that consumers are increasingly relying on frozen food purchases to stretch their grocery budgets, despite having mistrust in frozen food safety.
Companies that remain committed to their traceability roadmaps will secure strategic, operational, and commercial benefits well before the extended deadline arrives.
A UK Government report calls attention to the increasing volume of illegally imported meat and dairy to Great Britain, which is often unsafe and unhygienic, posing foodborne illness and zoonotic disease risks. It recommends a coordinated approach to tackling illicit imports.
A GS1 US consumer survey has revealed that 93 percent of Americans are concerned about how frequently food recalls occur. GS1 US says increased recall frequency means traceability efforts are working.
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