Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team

The M50 R-Series AdvancedLine metal detectors are designed for food manufacturers requiring metal detection capabilities alongside traceability, data connectivity, and production line monitoring.

The amendments to European food hygiene regulations would provide food business operators with greater flexibility in the storage of fresh meat from domestic ungulates (i.e., cattle, sheep, pigs) before freezing, based on a recent EFSA scientific opinion.

USDA and University of Arkansas researchers concluded that the plant-derived antimicrobial compound could possibly offer a natural disinfection solution for controlling S. Infantis biofilms on plastic and stainless steel surfaces in poultry and food processing facilities.

The T&B Fittings wire mesh grips are designed to support and protect cables from strain, vibration, and environmental conditions. T&B Enclosures HMI covers shield human-machine interface (HMI) instruments with touchpad controls and pushbuttons from water and debris in indoor and outdoor environments.

The resource outlines the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment’s (BfR’s) approach to risk assessment of NIAS in FCMs. It is primarily intended to support dossiers for new substances in Germany.

Dr. Manan Sharma is a food safety scientist whose research has focused on pre-harvest produce safety. He has been a member of IAFP since 2000 and is currently the Senior Director for Produce and Food Safety at The Acheson Group.

In eight sampling and testing assignments spanning several years and various targeted food commodities, the majority of samples tested were deemed to be satisfactory when analyzed for chemical contaminants, hygiene indicators, and pathogenic bacteria, viruses, and parasites.

University of California, Riverside researchers have identified key chemical reactions that occur when UV light is used to break down PFAS “forever chemicals” in water, which could inform the development and optimization of PFAS treatment technologies, or even more degradable fluorinated compounds.

The World Food Safety Guidelines for Airline Catering Version 6 establishes minimum food safety requirements for airline catering operations and incorporates requirements from internationally recognized food safety standards.

EFSA’s Panel on Food Additives and Flavorings (FAF) found no safety concerns associated with the currently reported uses and use levels of acesulfame K (E 950), aspartame (E 951), and salt of aspartame-acesulfame (E 962).