Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team

A new report from PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies reveals trends driving food safety and sanitation decisions among food and beverage manufacturers, and what these trends mean for original equipment manufacturers and suppliers. 

Canadian-based Culture Advisory Group Inc. (CAG) and U.S.-based Food Safety Leadership Group (FSLG) have forged a partnership that offers a full spectrum of integrated solutions that enable global companies to build a food safety culture that touches all levels of the organization.

A letter sent to FDA urges the agency to immediately withdraw its approval of Carbadox, a carcinogenic swine feed additive. FDA’s proposal to withdraw Carbadox approvals has been pending for two years, during which time there has not been an approved method for detecting Carbadox residue in pork. 

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released its 2024–25 Annual Report, detailing a year of progress in food standards development, regulatory modernization, and stakeholder engagement.

Food and beverage industry customers will benefit from a fully integrated, one-stop solution that combines high-pressure processing (HPP) tolling, co-manufacturing, packaging, labeling, cold storage, and logistics support

To support the preparation of applications for regulated products, EFSA released a new guidance document detailing the scientific requirements for the characterization and risk assessment of both genetically modified (GM) and non-GM microorganisms used in the food chain.

FAO published a report that encourages the application of risk-based tools to ensure the safety of water used in production and processing in fisheries and aquaculture operations.

Despite growing enthusiasm about and application of artificial intelligence (AI) for food safety management and regulatory oversight, the report underscores persistent challenges, the need for robust governance, and other factors to consider for responsible adoption.

The deadly multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to prepared pasta meals involving Nate’s Fine Foods, Freshrealm Inc., and California Ranch Food Company has grown, with seven new illnesses and two additional deaths. 

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has enacted regulatory amendments with the goal of reducing red tape regarding labeling, traceability, and imports for fresh fruit/vegetable producers and the poultry/egg industries—specifically, hatcheries.