Researchers from the University of Lincoln Institute for Agri-Food Technology have described the role that cognitive and cultural biases play in the design and execution of food safety management systems and stakeholders’ perceptions of what “safe enough” means.
ReposiTrak has expanded the capabilities of the ReposiTrak Traceability Network with the new “Traceability for Everyone” feature, which enables suppliers to share traceability data for any customer.
Created for ease of reference and to help industry market products that are safe for consumers, FDA’s new Chemical Contaminants Transparency tool is an online, searchable database of consolidated contaminant levels (e.g., tolerances, action levels, and guidance levels).
FAO has published a summary of an expert meeting on foodborne toxigenic clostridia (i.e., Clostridium botulinum, Clostridium perfringens, and Clostridioides difficile), characterizing their relevant food safety aspects, describing control measures, and identifying knowledge gaps and research needs.
California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel has introduced a bill that aims to define and identify “ultra-processed foods” so that they can be phased out of state public schools.
Trustwell has added Canadian Front-of-Pack labeling capabilities to its Genesis Foods software to help food producers ensure compliance with new regulations.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is investigating a listeriosis outbreak involving five illnesses and three deaths. Desserts served at healthcare facilities are being considered as the potential vehicle of illness. The desserts tested positive for low levels of Listeria monocytogenes, but have not been confirmed as the source of the outbreak.
Consumer Reports recently released a report revealing the “most contaminated” poultry plants in the U.S., based on an analysis of USDA-FSIS Salmonella testing data.
In April, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) will host a four-part virtual workshop series on food fraud prevention, with a focus on supply chain disruptions and Enterprise Risk Management. The workshop will be led by food fraud expert John Spink, Ph.D.
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has proposed a rule that would require mandatory labeling on alcoholic beverages for the “Big 9” food allergens. The proposed rule is open for comment until April 17, 2025.
