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U.S. Egg Farmers Firmly Committed to Food Safety

March 14, 2023

Last year marked the beginning of the worst avian influenza outbreak to date, and the U.S. is still experiencing the chaos of this virus. Egg farmers, with the help of industry partners, have continued to develop and enhance biosecurity and safety measures that work to reduce the spread of the virus and maintain proper bird health.

Efficacy of Tailored Biosecurity, Hygiene Advice in Reducing Salmonella in Hatcheries

Bailee Henderson

August 18, 2022

A recent study of hatcheries has demonstrated the efficacy of tailored advice on preventive controls for Salmonella, as well as provided insight into the prevalence of the pathogen in commercial British hatcheries.

Evolving Threats to the U.S. Poultry Industry

Robert A. Norton Ph.D.

February 16, 2021

How strong is your food defense plan? The protection of your employees, your brand, and your bottom line is at stake.

Cooper Farms opens new truck sanitization location

April 9, 2019

Cooper Farms has announced the opening of their new biosecurity truck wash location in Ashley, Indiana.

External, insider threats must remain top defense priorities for western food corporations

Robert A. Norton Ph.D.

August 4, 2017

The cold food industry must pay special attention to the evolving security requirements related to critical assets, starting first with limiting access to refrigeration plant areas.

Study: Safer meat requires reducing risks where food animals are raised

A variety of pre-harvest interventions can significantly reduce the risk that bacteria harmful to humans will infect food animals.

July 24, 2017

Wider use of evidence-based food safety interventions on farms and feedlots would significantly reduce the risk of people getting sick from contaminated meat and poultry, according to a report released The Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia.

One result of the trend towards antibiotic-free production is the industry must use new ingredients in feeds

Technology intervenes on pre-harvest interventions

Consumer demand for antibiotic-free products requires new  pre-harvest interventions.

Megan Pellegrini

June 22, 2017

Consumers increasingly demand antibiotic-free meat and poultry. So how do processors prevent contamination during the pre-harvest stage without using this common antimicrobial?

Live: December 12, 2023 at 2:00 pm EST: The second of our two-part webinar series on allergen management examines allergen control and response in foodservice and retail environments