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Articles by Dr. Elis Owens

The lactic acid market: what beef processors should know

The lactic acid market: what beef processors should know

Dr. Elis Owens
Dr. Elis Owens
December 10, 2020

Naturally occurring, relatively safe, and effective in fighting bacteria, lactic acid has a wide range of applications in a number of industries, from food to pharmaceuticals to chemical.


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Hand Sanitizer Sanity: Are the Products Youre Ordering Safe?

Hand sanitizer sanity: Are the products you're ordering safe?

Dr. Elis Owens
Dr. Elis Owens
October 5, 2020

When COVID-19 arrived in the United States, consumers panicked and bought everything from cleaning products and toilet paper to bottled water and hand sanitizer. 


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How to protect against COVID-19 in the food processing environment

How to protect against COVID-19 in the food processing environment

Dr. Elis Owens
Dr. Elis Owens
March 27, 2020

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the novel SARS-COV-2 virus is unprecedented.


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Keeping Organic Food Safe Through Proper Sanitation

Keeping organic food safe through proper sanitation

Dr. Elis Owens
Dr. Elis Owens
November 22, 2019

When people are shopping for produce, they might consider buying organic food because of its eco-friendly and health-conscious qualities.


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Cyclosporiasis outbreaks and the challenges facing produce processors

Cyclosporiasis outbreaks and the challenges facing produce processors

Dr. Elis Owens
Dr. Elis Owens
January 30, 2019

In 2018, a foodborne pathogen with many unique challenges caused an outbreak of 761 cases of foodborne illness in the United States.


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Environmental Monitoring: Stay Ahead of Food Safety Risks with Continuous Improvements

Environmental monitoring: stay ahead of food safety risks with continuous improvements

Dr. Elis Owens
Dr. Elis Owens
December 10, 2018

Food safety does not end with the creation of a documented plan. It must be an ongoing effort, especially in processing facilities producing ready-to-eat (RTE) products, where product contamination may lead to public health risks, costly recalls and reputation damage.


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Sanitary design in produce processing plants: How to get started

Dr. Elis Owens
Dr. Elis Owens
October 18, 2018

Product recalls appear in headlines almost daily and make food safety a top public concern.


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Why Documentation is Vital to FSMA Compliance

With FDA inspections underway, you’ll want to be sure your plant is following rules and regulations.
Dr. Elis Owens
Dr. Elis Owens
May 31, 2018
Nearly as important as doing the right things is documenting the who, what, when and where of your food safety processes.
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FSMA compliance and the cold food industry: Risks, challenges, solutions

Dr. Elis Owens
Dr. Elis Owens
December 6, 2017
No matter where your organization’s facilities and supply chain stand on FSMA compliance, it is imperative to understand the risks, develop a documented plan and encourage food safety and sanitation buy-in at all levels of the organization.
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