December 2017/January 2018

Food Safety Magazine

Read about food safety challenges in the December 2017/January 2018 edition of Food Safety Magazine, as well as the supply chain and food safety culture, antimicrobial use in poultry processing and much more!

Key New (and Not So New) Food Safety Challenges

December 12, 2017

Despite significant advances in detection tools, regulations, monitoring and consumer education on food safety, reports of foodborne illness outbreaks are expected to increase.

The Supply Chain and Food Safety Culture: Retail

December 12, 2017

Industry leaders in food retail help elucidate the challenges around creating a culture of food safety.

Antimicrobial Use in Poultry Processing

December 12, 2017

Antimicrobials can be used during multiple steps of poultry processing to create a multi-hurdle approach to minimizing contamination.

Use of Critical Control Points in Florida Seafood HACCP Plans

December 12, 2017

Seafood HACCP plans from Florida wholesale seafood establishments were evaluated for food hazard significance within the food establishment’s process, product and intended consumer use.

Striving for Transparency: Resolving the Conflict between Gluten-Free Labeling and Precautionary Allergen Labeling

December 12, 2017

Interpreting voluntary advisory statements on products containing a gluten-free certification is a frequent and understandable source of confusion for both consumers and retailers.

Outsourcing: Pathogen Testing under the Microscope

Bob Ferguson

December 12, 2017

The way processors view their responsibilities regarding microbiological testing is changing. Regulatory pressure and a focus on food safety are causing changes in where processors do their testing.

Regulation (and Deregulation) of Additives for Use in Food Contact Paper in the U.S.

December 12, 2017

It’s time for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to reassess some additive clearances based on updated data.

The Most Overlooked Source of Contamination in the Food Chain?

December 12, 2017

Cutting boards are an often-overlooked source of contamination in the foodservice environment.

Food Safety Testing: What Are Your Options?

Timothy Freier

December 12, 2017

Increased consumer interest in food safety and quality issues, combined with expanding regulatory initiatives, are increasing the importance of testing.

Environmental Listeria Monitoring: Seek and Destroy Pathogens

December 12, 2017

Whether you are just setting up your environmental Listeria monitoring program or reassessing your existing program, there are basic elements that you will want to include.

Leveraging Food Safety: The Cross-Functional Food Safety Committee

December 12, 2017

Many companies struggle with the transformation from food safety compliance to food safety culture. One great strategic tool is the food safety committee.

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