Food Safety Magazine is the leading content provider of science-based solutions for food safety and quality assurance professionals worldwide. https://www.food-safety.com/rss/articles A review led by researchers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln found that high-pressure processing can reduce foodborne pathogens in raw chicken, with pressure and holding time significantly influencing microbial inactivation. A review led by researchers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln found that high-pressure processing can reduce foodborne pathogens in raw chicken, with pressure and holding time significantly influencing microbial inactivation.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11859-study-identifies-high-pressure-processing-parameters-for-effective-pathogen-reduction-in-raw-chicken http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11859 EPA is reassessing glyphosate’s human health risks and carcinogenic potential after a federal court vacated its previous determination. An expert source raised concerns stemming from the fact that EPA has already disqualified 78 percent of independent studies identified in its review. EPA is reassessing glyphosate’s human health risks and carcinogenic potential after a federal court vacated its previous determination. An expert source raised concerns stemming from the fact that EPA has already disqualified 78 percent of independent studies identified in its review.

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:34:54 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11862-epa-announces-glyphosate-safety-review-efforts-decision-expected-by-early-2027-experts-question-scientific-rigor http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11862 The location is the company’s fifth U.S. office and will provide planning, engineering, architecture, construction, and process integration services to the food and beverage industry in Texas and the South Central U.S. The location is the company’s fifth U.S. office and will provide planning, engineering, architecture, construction, and process integration services to the food and beverage industry in Texas and the South Central U.S.

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:40:56 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11861-dennis-group-opens-austin-office-to-support-food-and-beverage-manufacturers http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11861 The Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association (PTNPA) will recognize National Nut Day on October 22, highlighting the nutrition, economic impact, and community contributions of the U.S. nut industry. The Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association (PTNPA) will recognize National Nut Day on October 22, highlighting the nutrition, economic impact, and community contributions of the U.S. nut industry.

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:35:11 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11860-ptnpa-celebrates-national-nut-day-with-awareness-campaign-dc-event http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11860 A new FAO technical brief explains how plastic pollution moves through agrifood systems and creates interconnected risks to food safety and human, animal, plant, and environmental health. A new FAO technical brief explains how plastic pollution moves through agrifood systems and creates interconnected risks to food safety and human, animal, plant, and environmental health.

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11853-fao-outlines-risks-of-plastic-pollution-to-food-safety-calls-for-one-health-policy-approach http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11853 The question is no longer whether AI will enter food safety and GMP environments; it already has. The more important question is how it can be used without weakening the controls on which these systems depend. The question is no longer whether AI will enter food safety and GMP environments; it already has. The more important question is how it can be used without weakening the controls on which these systems depend.

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11848-ai-in-food-safety-and-gmp-systems-practical-applications-limitations-and-compliance-considerations http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11848 Sustainable food packaging solutions manufacturer Sabert Holding Corporation is to be acquired by Butterfly Equity. The company operates 13 manufacturing facilities globally. Sabert CEO and Founder will remain a minority investor. Sustainable food packaging solutions manufacturer Sabert Holding Corporation is to be acquired by Butterfly Equity. The company operates 13 manufacturing facilities globally. Sabert CEO and Founder will remain a minority investor.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:16:52 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11857-sabert-acquired-by-private-equity-firm http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11857 MultiBio Edge is a multi-strain prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic feed additive designed for shrimp and finfish aquaculture feeds. MultiBio Edge is a multi-strain prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic feed additive designed for shrimp and finfish aquaculture feeds.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:37:44 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11856-envirozyme-feed-additive-for-seafood-aquaculture-can-reduce-vibrio-risks http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11856 The BioShield VXL High Flow is a 12-inch V-bank air filter designed to provide MERV 16 filtration efficiency while maintaining high airflow in poultry and swine facilities, developed to help reduce airborne pathogen transmission. The BioShield VXL High Flow is a 12-inch V-bank air filter designed to provide MERV 16 filtration efficiency while maintaining high airflow in poultry and swine facilities, developed to help reduce airborne pathogen transmission.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:29:09 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11855-aaf-international-launches-merv-16-high-flow-filter-for-poultry-swine-operations http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11855 The system was developed to reduce the manual intervention and time required for routine performance testing while improving operator safety, consistency, and repeatability on food processing lines. The system was developed to reduce the manual intervention and time required for routine performance testing while improving operator safety, consistency, and repeatability on food processing lines. 

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:18:58 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11854-loma-introduces-remote-test-system-for-metal-detectors http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11854 Based on a review of foodborne illness outbreaks linked to sauces and other literature, University of Georgia’s Center for Food Safety researchers underscored pathogenic bacteria as the primary public health concern, while also highlighting spoilage microorganisms and the comparatively understudied risk posed by foodborne parasites. Based on a review of foodborne illness outbreaks linked to sauces and other literature, University of Georgia’s Center for Food Safety researchers underscored pathogenic bacteria as the primary public health concern, while also highlighting spoilage microorganisms and the comparatively understudied risk posed by foodborne parasites.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:15:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11852-researchers-examine-microbiological-risks-in-sauces-and-dressings http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11852 In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak about gluten-free food safety from the perspectives of a person with celiac disease, a consumer advocate, and a food manufacturer, including gluten-free labeling requirements, food safety controls, gaps in U.S. labeling regulations, and policy discussions around cross-contact, precautionary labeling, thresholds, and "free-from" claims. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak about gluten-free food safety from the perspectives of a person with celiac disease, a consumer advocate, and a food manufacturer, including gluten-free labeling requirements, food safety controls, gaps in U.S. labeling regulations, and policy discussions around cross-contact, precautionary labeling, thresholds, and "free-from" claims.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:30:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11812-ep-226-jules-shepard-from-celiac-disease-advocacy-to-gluten-free-food-manufacturing http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11812 Today, food processors face the dual challenge of achieving sustainability goals and guaranteeing product safety. Today, food processors face the dual challenge of achieving sustainability goals and guaranteeing product safety. 

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11189-sustainability-with-roi-a-beverage-producer-case-study-in-water-savings http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11189 Slipnot Sweep was developed to address challenges associated with cleaning traditional slip-resistant flooring in facilities where wet washdowns or power washing may be limited or restricted, supporting sanitation and worker safety. Slipnot Sweep was developed to address challenges associated with cleaning traditional slip-resistant flooring in facilities where wet washdowns or power washing may be limited or restricted, supporting sanitation and worker safety.

]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:56:13 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11851-slipnot-introduces-sweepable-slip-resistant-flooring-for-dry-food-processing-facilities http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11851 GeNi is intended to serve as a centralized hub for interlaboratory data, enabling participants to benchmark testing performance, identify best practices, improve data comparability, and support greater consistency in testing methods across industry. GeNi is intended to serve as a centralized hub for interlaboratory data, enabling participants to benchmark testing performance, identify best practices, improve data comparability, and support greater consistency in testing methods across industry.

]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:47:37 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11850-petcore-europe-kor-launch-initiative-to-harmonize-pet-food-contact-materials-safety-testing http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11850 State agriculture officials gathered on September 13–16 in Portland, Maine for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s (NASDA’s) 2026 Annual Meeting, which brought together state commissioners, directors, and secretaries of agriculture. State agriculture officials gathered on September 13–16 in Portland, Maine for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s (NASDA’s) 2026 Annual Meeting, which brought together state commissioners, directors, and secretaries of agriculture.

]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:24:21 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11849-secretary-rollins-discusses-usda-work-to-expand-state-meat-inspection-at-nasda-2026-annual-meeting http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11849 The “Future of Food Regulation” program now moves into a detailed design phase. Areas targeted for reform include food business registration, inspections and regulation of large food businesses, enforcement powers and guidance, and Food Hygiene Rating Scheme requirements. The “Future of Food Regulation” program now moves into a detailed design phase. Areas targeted for reform include food business registration, inspections and regulation of large food businesses, enforcement powers and guidance, and Food Hygiene Rating Scheme requirements.

]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:48:42 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11847-uk-fsa-board-decides-to-advance-sweeping-food-system-regulatory-reforms http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11847 Root cause analysis can turn routine food safety deviations into opportunities to identify systemic weaknesses, strengthen preventive controls, and reduce the likelihood of recurrence. Root cause analysis can turn routine food safety deviations into opportunities to identify systemic weaknesses, strengthen preventive controls, and reduce the likelihood of recurrence.

]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:30:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11833-corrective-actions-as-preventive-intelligence-embedding-root-cause-analysis-into-everyday-food-safety-management http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11833 A new study characterized mycotoxin-related RASFF food safety notifications by mycotoxin type, product category, country of origin, risk level, and notification type. The researchers also contextualized notification trends dating back to 2012. A new study characterized mycotoxin-related RASFF food safety notifications by mycotoxin type, product category, country of origin, risk level, and notification type. The researchers also contextualized notification trends dating back to 2012.

]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11832-analysis-of-eu-rasff-data-finds-aflatoxins-imported-foods-lead-mycotoxin-related-notifications http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11832 The program, which was explored after the Boar’s Head outbreak of 2024 spurred the agency to reevaluate its inspection and Listeria monitoring protocols, was piloted in FY 2026 and will be expanded to FSIS districts nationwide. The program, which was explored after the Boar’s Head outbreak of 2024 spurred the agency to reevaluate its inspection and Listeria monitoring protocols, was piloted in FY 2026 and will be expanded to FSIS districts nationwide.

]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:39:39 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11846-usda-fsis-to-roll-out-listeria-environmental-sampling-program-nationwide-at-rte-facilities http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11846 QualiTru Sampling Systems has appointed food industry executive Keira L. Lombardo as Chair of its Board of Directors. QualiTru Sampling Systems has appointed food industry executive Keira L. Lombardo as Chair of its Board of Directors. 

]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:53:55 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11845-qualitru-names-new-board-chair http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11845 Michigan State University researchers found that a gut microbiota-derived metabolite inhibited Campylobacter jejuni growth and colonization, which could guide possible non-antibiotic interventions for campylobacteriosis. Michigan State University researchers found that a gut microbiota-derived metabolite inhibited Campylobacter jejuni growth and colonization, which could guide possible non-antibiotic interventions for campylobacteriosis.

]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:42:04 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11844-researchers-identify-molecule-in-gut-that-inhibits-campylobacter-growth http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11844 In a new publication, FAO authors argued that robust scientific evidence and clear risk communication are essential to effective food safety decision-making, and highlighted challenges posed by emerging technologies like AI, social media misinformation, and the framing of scientific information. In a new publication, FAO authors argued that robust scientific evidence and clear risk communication are essential to effective food safety decision-making, and highlighted challenges posed by emerging technologies like AI, social media misinformation, and the framing of scientific information.

]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11830-fao-makes-the-case-for-strong-science-clear-risk-communication-for-food-safety-decision-making http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11830 FDA has released the 2026 Food Code, introducing updated model provisions for retail and foodservice establishments on food defense, food safety management systems, employee illness, sanitation, food handling, and other areas. FDA has released the 2026 Food Code, introducing updated model provisions for retail and foodservice establishments on food defense, food safety management systems, employee illness, sanitation, food handling, and other areas.

]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:25:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11843-fda-releases-2026-food-code-with-updates-on-food-defense-employee-illness-food-safety-management http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11843 Researchers examined four different antimicrobial surface technologies and evaluated their potential suitability for reusable food packaging, addressing the challenges of microbial adhesion, biofilm formation, and cross-contamination between reuse cycles. Researchers examined four different antimicrobial surface technologies and evaluated their potential suitability for reusable food packaging, addressing the challenges of microbial adhesion, biofilm formation, and cross-contamination between reuse cycles.

]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11826-review-explores-antimicrobial-surface-technologies-to-improve-safety-of-reusable-food-packaging http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11826 FDA’s CORE+EP team conducts outbreak surveillance, investigation, mitigation, and post-response initiatives for products regulated by the Human Foods Program, including the analysis of outbreak data for food safety decision-making and sharing outbreak findings with food safety stakeholders. FDA’s CORE+EP team conducts outbreak surveillance, investigation, mitigation, and post-response initiatives for products regulated by the Human Foods Program, including the analysis of outbreak data for food safety decision-making and sharing outbreak findings with food safety stakeholders. 

]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11831-lessons-learned-from-outbreaks-publications-and-reports-from-fdas-coreep-in-fy-2025 http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11831 A memo from EPA leadership to its Regional Water Division directors withdraws guidance that encouraged states and wastewater utilities to use existing Clean Water Act authorities to prevent “forever chemicals” from entering waterways and drinking water systems. A memo from EPA leadership to its Regional Water Division directors withdraws guidance that encouraged states and wastewater utilities to use existing Clean Water Act authorities to prevent “forever chemicals” from entering waterways and drinking water systems.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:58:27 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11841-epa-withdraws-guidance-for-states-utilities-on-preventing-pfas-from-entering-drinking-water-sources http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11841 The newly announced Stand-Up funding program is the latest in a series of Trump Administration actions, including a Presidential Executive Order and the Ranchers First initiative, to expand regional processing capacity and cut “red tape” at the federal inspection level. The newly announced Stand-Up funding program is the latest in a series of Trump Administration actions, including a Presidential Executive Order and the Ranchers First initiative, to expand regional processing capacity and cut “red tape” at the federal inspection level.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:24:17 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11840-usda-announces-50m-in-funding-for-state-meat-inspection-programs http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11840 The 60-slide course on food safety, personal hygiene, and Good Manufacturing Practices basics is designed to help food businesses efficiently meet FSMA training requirements for personnel involved in food production, packaging, and storage. The 60-slide course on food safety, personal hygiene, and Good Manufacturing Practices basics is designed to help food businesses efficiently meet FSMA training requirements for personnel involved in food production, packaging, and storage.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:43:35 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11839-food-safety-doctor-offers-new-self-paced-certificate-training-course-for-food-industry-workers http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11839 Derek Sandison, Director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture Director, was elected to be NASDA’s 2026–2027 President. Derek Sandison, Director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture Director, was elected to be NASDA’s 2026–2027 President.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:29:51 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11838-nasda-names-20262027-president http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11838