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Management in food safety includes safeguarding business continuity and product quality through risk assessment, personnel and industry training, sharing best practices and case studies, and establishing robust food defense mechanisms.]]> https://www.food-safety.com/rss/298-management en-us New FDA Risk Assessment Informs FSMA Requirements for Raw Manure Use on Produce Providing evidence for potential Produce Safety Rule standards, the assessment examined how pathogens survive in untreated biological soil amendments of animal origin (BSAAO) and contaminate produce. FDA found that longer time between BSAAO application and harvest significantly reduces crop contamination.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11231 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:08:47 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11231-new-fda-risk-assessment-informs-fsma-requirements-for-raw-manure-use-on-produce U.S. CDC Supports Moldova’s First Use of WGS in Foodborne Illness Outbreak Investigation Marking the country’s first use of whole genome sequencing (WGS) in an active foodborne illness outbreak investigation, advanced genomics enabled Moldovan authorities to rapidly solve and respond to a salmonellosis outbreak that sickened more than 140 people in 2025.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11221 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11221-us-cdc-supports-moldovas-first-use-of-wgs-in-foodborne-illness-outbreak-investigation Assessing Food Safety Competence: Meeting Certification Expectations through On-Floor Capability Building Proposed certification scheme updates, such as SQF Edition 10 and ISO 9001:2026, are shifting the focus from compliance to proactive, integrated food safety management. For quality assurance teams, this represents both a challenge and an opportunity: ensuring safe, compliant operations while influencing broader operational performance and workforce capability.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11227 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11227-assessing-food-safety-competence-meeting-certification-expectations-through-on-floor-capability-building Food Safety Summit Offers Cert Courses Covering Preventive Controls, AI, Food Fraud, HACCP, and Allergens The robust lineup of Certificate Courses offers in-depth, practical training led by internationally recognized experts.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11225 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:00:44 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11225-food-safety-summit-offers-cert-courses-covering-preventive-controls-ai-food-fraud-haccp-and-allergens UK-EU Trade Agreement Would Harmonize Certain Food Safety Rules by Mid-2027 UK businesses will be required to align with relevant EU regulatory requirements within the scope of the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement, regardless of whether they export to the EU or sell only to the UK market.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11223 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:52:41 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11223-uk-eu-trade-agreement-would-harmonize-certain-food-safety-rules-by-mid-2027 EU Launches AI Traceability Platform to Strengthen Detection of Food Fraud, Safety Risks TraceMap supports national authorities in identifying food safety threats and improving EU-wide coordinated response. A pilot version of TraceMap was recently used to support the investigation of globally distributed cereulide-contaminated infant formula.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11220 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:08:06 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11220-eu-launches-ai-traceability-platform-to-strengthen-detection-of-food-fraud-safety-risks World Food Safety Day 2026 to Coincide with Release of Updated WHO Foodborne Disease Burden Estimates The theme, “From Burden to Solutions—Safe Food Everywhere,” stresses the role of evidence-based action, promoting the forthcoming updated WHO global foodborne disease estimates as a data source to inform targeted food safety and public health interventions.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11219 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:33:27 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11219-world-food-safety-day-2026-to-coincide-with-release-of-updated-who-foodborne-disease-burden-estimates Ep. 213. Richard Stier: Driving Continuous Improvement in Food Safety and Sanitation In this episode of Food Safety Matters, Richard Stier, M.S., a consulting food scientist and longtime Food Safety Magazine contributor, recalls lessons from decades in food processing facilities, discussing crisis preparedness, internal audits, facility sanitation and employee hygiene, HACCP, and why strong food safety programs must be continuously improved to remain effective.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11210 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:30:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11210-ep-213-richard-stier-driving-continuous-improvement-in-food-safety-and-sanitation Catalyst Food Leaders’ 2026 Virtual Summit to Focus on ‘Reimagining Leadership’ Registration is now open for the half-day event, taking place on April 8 and designed for food manufacturing and food safety leaders.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11218 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:02:11 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11218-catalyst-food-leaders-2026-virtual-summit-to-focus-on-reimagining-leadership FDA Redacts All Key Details in Summary of Fatal Listeriosis Outbreak Linked to Produce hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) Despite having Listeria-positive samples that matched the outbreak strain via whole genome sequencing (WGS), which prompted an FDA Import Alert and a company recall for the suspected vehicle of illness, FDA did not disclose the specific product or any of the firms implicated.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11217 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:08:19 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11217-fda-redacts-all-key-details-in-summary-of-fatal-listeriosis-outbreak-linked-to-produce SQF Food Safety Code Edition 10 Arrives in a Digital-First Format Marking the first time an SQF Code is introduced as a fully digital experience, the newly released Edition 10 is designed to strengthen audit credibility, reinforce food safety culture, and provide clearer signals around risk.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11209 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:30:13 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11209-sqf-food-safety-code-edition-10-arrives-in-a-digital-first-format What Food Safety KPIs Say About Food Safety Culture—Part 2 This article further discusses the results of a survey of food processors worldwide regarding food safety culture and the key performance indicators (KPIs) used to measure daily operations and continuous improvement.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11208 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11208-what-food-safety-kpis-say-about-food-safety-culturepart-2 Food Safety Five Ep. 27: The Problem With Florida’s Food Contaminant Testing Reports hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) This episode of Food Safety Five discusses expert perspectives on the Healthy Florida First food contaminant testing program, including information gaps about the testing and risk assessment methodology and why this missing information matters.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11192 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:30:17 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11192-food-safety-five-ep-27-the-problem-with-floridas-food-contaminant-testing-reports ByHeart Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak Ends with Extensive WGS Evidence, but Root Cause Remains Unidentified FDA has declared the outbreak over with 48 confirmed and probable cases of illness. A root-cause investigation is still ongoing. FDA has also announced new “Operation Stork Speed” infant formula resources for families.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11185 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:53:43 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11185-byheart-infant-formula-botulism-outbreak-ends-with-extensive-wgs-evidence-but-root-cause-remains-unidentified EU Report Outlines Food Chemical Risk Assessment Data Gaps With the goal of supporting stronger risk assessments to address emerging food chemical risks, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reviewed existing data sources; data gaps and challenges; and recommendations for improving data availability, quality, and interoperability.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11181 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11181-eu-report-outlines-food-chemical-risk-assessment-data-gaps French Food Safety Agency Releases New Total Diet Study Results The first set of results focuses on acrylamide and certain toxic heavy metals. Although the levels of some contaminants in food are decreasing overall, the population's exposure still remains concerningly high.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11180 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:54:11 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11180-french-food-safety-agency-releases-new-total-diet-study-results IAFNS Offers Paid Summer Fellowship for Food Safety, Nutrition Sciences Research The opportunity is open to current graduate students. Project areas may include research on reducing heavy metals and toxic elements and on frameworks to identify indicators of high-quality science.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11171 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:33:05 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11171-iafns-offers-paid-summer-fellowship-for-food-safety-nutrition-sciences-research Learnings from UK Drug-Resistant E. coli Outbreak that Gave 19 Kids HUS The STEC O26:H11 outbreak sickened 40 people and resulted in 19 cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) in children. Dried fruit was the probable vehicle of illness. Researchers underlined the importance of a weight-of-evidence approach in the outbreak investigation.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11170 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:15:06 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11170-learnings-from-uk-drug-resistant-e-coli-outbreak-that-gave-19-kids-hus Foreign Material, Undeclared Allergens Caused Most USDA Food Recalls in 2025 A total of 42 recalls comprising 71,420,721 pounds (lbs.) of product were issued between January and December.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11166 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:36:30 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11166-foreign-material-undeclared-allergens-caused-most-usda-food-recalls-in-2025 FAO, EFSA Sign MOU to Strengthen Collaboration on Science-Based Food Safety The three-year partnership will focus on driving food safety, sustainability, and resiliency, aligned with One Health principles, by leveraging advanced technological tools and science.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11163 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:16:28 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11163-fao-efsa-sign-mou-to-strengthen-collaboration-on-science-based-food-safety EFSA Reviews Cereulide Infant Formula Incident, Says Likelihood of Exposure is Low editorhal@sbcglobal.net (Hallie Forcinio) Amid the ongoing global infant formula recall due to possible cereulide contamination, some countries have reported cases of mostly mild gastrointestinal illness in infants who had consumed infant formula, but confirming cereulide exposure is a challenge.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11157 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:21:21 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11157-efsa-reviews-cereulide-infant-formula-incident-says-likelihood-of-exposure-is-low Food Safety Summit Unveils 2026 Education Program Registration is now open for the 2026 Food Safety Summit, taking place May 11–14 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. 

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11156 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:27:49 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11156-food-safety-summit-unveils-2026-education-program New Estimates Say Shigella, Rotavirus Cause Most Foodborne Diarrheal Diseases, Deaths Based on the largest database of detection rates yet compiled, new global foodborne diarrheal disease burden estimates will serve as inputs for WHO’s forthcoming updated, broader estimates on the global burden of foodborne diseases.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11154 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:37:19 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11154-new-estimates-say-shigella-rotavirus-cause-most-foodborne-diarrheal-diseases-deaths Registration Now Open for 2026 AFDO Annual Education Conference Taking place June 5–9 in Columbus, Ohio, the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) 130th Annual Education Conference offers sessions focused on manufactured food safety, retail food safety, and produce safety.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11143 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:50:56 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11143-registration-now-open-for-2026-afdo-annual-education-conference Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Dietary Supplement Involves Extensively Drug-Resistant Strain The moringa powder capsules are sold under the Rosabella brand name and are distributed by Ambrosia Brands LLC. The outbreak strain is resistant to all first-line and alternative antibiotics commonly recommended for salmonellosis treatment.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11142 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:53:26 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11142-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-dietary-supplement-involves-extensively-drug-resistant-strain Prepared Pasta Meal Listeriosis Outbreak Ends with Seven Deaths Affected products were sold under various brand names at numerous retailers. The products shared a single supplier of contaminated pasta, Nate’s Fine Foods Inc.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11139 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:59:49 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11139-prepared-pasta-meal-listeriosis-outbreak-ends-with-seven-deaths Report Describes How UK Food Processors Are Advancing Microbial Control Drawing upon insights shared by UK food safety professionals, a report produced by the Food Safety Research Network (FSRN)/Quadram Institute identifies emerging defenses against microbiological risks in food production environments, including science-backed approaches, advanced technologies, and culture-based initiatives.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11127 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:30:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11127-report-describes-how-uk-food-processors-are-advancing-microbial-control FAO Publishes Report on Food Fraud in Fishery and Aquaculture Sector Food fraud in the seafood sector is a growing and complex issue with serious health consequences, requiring a coordinated effort involving strict enforcement, advanced analytical tools, stakeholder collaboration, and public education.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11122 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:30:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11122-fao-publishes-report-on-food-fraud-in-fishery-and-aquaculture-sector FDA Petitioned to Stop Protecting Identity of Companies Involved in Foodborne Illness Outbreaks At present, FDA does not disclose the identity of companies involved in outbreaks without an associated recall because it considers a company name to be “confidential commercial information." Stop Foodborne Illness argues this practice is not legally consistent.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11119 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:24:39 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11119-fda-petitioned-to-stop-protecting-identity-of-companies-involved-in-foodborne-illness-outbreaks Scientists Say Missing Data in Florida Reports on Metals in Candy, Infant Formula Create Confusion hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) The first reports from the MAHA-aligned Healthy Florida First initiatives raised concern about toxic heavy metals in infant formula and candy, but toxicologists say a lack of transparency around the methodology and risk assessment makes the findings difficult for experts to interpret and raises questions about the relevance to consumer health.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11116 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:32:30 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11116-scientists-say-missing-data-in-florida-reports-on-metals-in-candy-infant-formula-create-confusion