Food Safety Magazine

February/March 2026

The cover feature of Food Safety Magazine's February/March '26 issue discusses how effective supplier screening is critical to managing risks such as food fraud, regulatory non-compliance, and unethical sourcing. Additional features explore regulatory expectations, evolving risk assessment tools, and realistic strategies to manage Salmonella in meat production; the production of safe, high-quality natural food colors, from growing and harvesting of raw materials to global regulatory compliance of finished products; and the risks of wet sanitation in dry processing facilities, including the impact of different sanitation practices and how those impacts are driven by hygienic design challenges.

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Advancing Science-Based Approaches to Salmonella Control in Meat

Research and data-driven tools are being applied to reduce Salmonella risk in meat production and processing

Christi Calhoun Ph.D.

February 9, 2026

This article will examine shifting USDA regulatory expectations, evolving risk assessment tools, and realistic strategies to manage Salmonella as a true public health risk rather than solely a process control issue.

Live: February 25, 2026 at 2:00 pm EST: From this webinar, attendees will learn how large food manufacturing organizations can successfully manage their supply chain, food safety, and regulatory risks.

Live: March 3, 2026 at 2:00 pm EST: In this high-level, exclusive webinar, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Kyle Diamantas and USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Mindy Brashears, Ph.D. will share their agencies' regulatory priorities and work plans for 2026 and beyond.

Stay informed on the latest food safety trends, innovations, emerging challenges, and expert analysis. Leave the Summit with actionable insights ready to drive measurable improvements in your organization. Do not miss this opportunity to learn from experts about contamination control, food safety culture, regulations, sanitation, supply chain traceability, and so much more.

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February/March 2026

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Advancing Science-Based Approaches to Salmonella Control in Meat

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