The co-occurrence of biofilm formation, acid tolerance, and antimicrobial resistance genes in E. coli isolatedfrom irrigation water, soil, and crops could complicate downstream microbial control efforts in produce production systems.
The letter to industry was issued in response to the botulism outbreaks linked to Nara Organics and ByHeart formulas, which identified Clostridia in the whole milk powder ingredient supply chain, as well as the global formula recall due to cereulide-contaminated arachidonic acid oil.
Overall, 72 percent of targeted surveillance samples were deemed satisfactory. FSA flagged imported, niche products, like Dubai-style chocolates, South Asian snacks, and ashwagandha supplements, as especially problematic.
Fleet Refresh allows refrigerated fleets to replace aging transport refrigeration units (TRUs) on existing trailers as an alternative to replacing entire trailers, which may reduce acquisition costs compared to a standard new TRU installation.
Cruise ships are self-contained, complex ecosystems where pathogens like norovirus present a heightened risk to passengers. Highly contagious, environmentally persistent, and operationally disruptive, norovirus has long been the single greatest food safety challenge facing the cruise industry.
Retailers and foodservice operators can protect major accounts by treating complaints not as normal operating conditions, but as intelligence—pinpointing true root causes, building supplier capability, and driving complaint volume as close to zero as possible.
At a Food Safety NEXT Industry Roundtable on June 25, senior business leaders came together to share, collaborate, and innovate meaningful improvements for supply chain risk management using enterprise AI. Food Safety Magazine is the exclusive media partner for Food Safety NEXT.
The acquisition combines its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts distribution network with 86 Repairs' repair and maintenance management software platform for foodservice operators.
Central to the strategy are food industry-specific tools designed to support product development, regulatory compliance, traceability, and commercialization for food and beverage companies.