Intervention controls involve the addition of control measures into a process to reduce and, ultimately, prevent or eliminate food safety risks. https://www.food-safety.com/rss/315 en-us The system provides 1,000 millimeters of inspection coverage and supports belt speeds of up to 76 meters per minute. An optional integrated barcode reader enables inspection of mixed cases and supports multilane production environments. The system provides 1,000 millimeters of inspection coverage and supports belt speeds of up to 76 meters per minute. An optional integrated barcode reader enables inspection of mixed cases and supports multilane production environments.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11595 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:11:04 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11595-eagle-introduces-pack-1000-pro-for-x-ray-inspection-of-large-cases-multipacks The label claim “STABILIZED” would indicate that a ready-to-eat (RTE) product had been formulated or processed to inhibit Listeria monocytogenes growth. The researchers advocate for formulation and process changes as listeriosis rates climb in Europe and stricter EU Listeria regulations come into effect. The label claim “STABILIZED” would indicate that a ready-to-eat (RTE) product had been formulated or processed to inhibit Listeria monocytogenes growth. The researchers advocate for formulation and process changes as listeriosis rates climb in Europe and stricter EU Listeria regulations come into effect.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11591 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11591-danish-researchers-propose-voluntary-labeling-scheme-for-listeria-stabilized-rte-foods hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) This episode of Food Safety Five covers a novel detection method for Clostridium botulinum and a potential new processing approach to mitigate contamination, as well as growing discussion around how C. botulinum should be handled in infant formula manufacturing, spurred by recent botulism outbreaks. This episode of Food Safety Five covers a novel detection method for Clostridium botulinum and a potential new processing approach to mitigate contamination, as well as growing discussion around how C. botulinum should be handled in infant formula manufacturing, spurred by recent botulism outbreaks.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11584 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:30:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11584-food-safety-five-ep-34-scientific-advances-addressing-c-botulinum-in-food The Center for Produce Safety (CPS)-funded study also found that some produce items may naturally inhibit Listeria monocytogenes growth and that peracetic acid may sometimes promote Listeria growth during storage. The Center for Produce Safety (CPS)-funded study also found that some produce items may naturally inhibit Listeria monocytogenes growth and that peracetic acid may sometimes promote Listeria growth during storage.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11569 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:30:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11569-usda-researcher-identifies-key-cold-storage-temperature-for-maintaining-microbial-safety-of-work-in-process-fresh-cut-produce As part of the pilot, FSIS plans to evaluate a shortened moving window for Salmonella performance standards. As part of the pilot, FSIS plans to evaluate a shortened moving window for Salmonella performance standards.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11557 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:30:30 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11557-usda-fsis-announces-pilot-program-to-evaluate-salmonella-control-strategies-in-raw-poultry-establishments Studies funded by the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) are investigating ways to improve produce packinghouse brush sanitation, including the use of antimicrobial light and choosing the best time to replace brushes. Studies funded by the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) are investigating ways to improve produce packinghouse brush sanitation, including the use of antimicrobial light and choosing the best time to replace brushes.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11465 Thu, 28 May 2026 05:30:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11465-researchers-investigate-antimicrobial-light-optimal-sanitation-protocols-for-produce-packinghouse-brushes Although UV-C was effective against Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria monocytogenes under most conditions, pathogen regrowth during refrigerated storage was significant. The findings suggest UV-C may be a useful post-harvest intervention when used in combination with other measures. Although UV-C was effective against Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria monocytogenes under most conditions, pathogen regrowth during refrigerated storage was significant. The findings suggest UV-C may be a useful post-harvest intervention when used in combination with other measures.  

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11319 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11319-study-evaluates-pathogen-reductions-on-microgreens-treated-with-uv-c The steam manifolds are delivered fully assembled and include MicroPure filters, housings, condensate traps, lockable isolation valves, and upstream and downstream pressure gauges. The steam manifolds are delivered fully assembled and include MicroPure filters, housings, condensate traps, lockable isolation valves, and upstream and downstream pressure gauges.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11317 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:02:35 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11317-micropure-introduces-manifolds-for-culinary-steam-filtration-in-food-processing The free resource outlines practical ways to identify risks, select the right inspection technologies, and build a proactive foreign material contamination prevention strategy, focusing on five key areas of food safety management. The free resource outlines practical ways to identify risks, select the right inspection technologies, and build a proactive foreign material contamination prevention strategy, focusing on five key areas of food safety management.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11258 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:12:48 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11258-mettler-toledo-offers-guide-to-preventing-physical-contamination In this bonus episode of Food Safety Matters, Kye Luker, Chief Product Officer at FlexXray, discusses the significant challenge of foreign material contamination, and how food processors can improve detection and inspection with advanced technologies and third-party partnerships. In this bonus episode of Food Safety Matters, Kye Luker, Chief Product Officer at FlexXray, discusses the significant challenge of foreign material contamination, and how food processors can improve detection and inspection with advanced technologies and third-party partnerships. 

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11236 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:30:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11236-flexxray-emerging-technologies-for-improving-foreign-material-detection The system was developed for vegetable processors handling multiple SKUs, mixed products, and frequent production changeovers. COMPASS is ideal for fresh and individually quick frozen (IQF) corn, peas, and green beans. The system was developed for vegetable processors handling multiple SKUs, mixed products, and frequent production changeovers. COMPASS is ideal for fresh and individually quick frozen (IQF) corn, peas, and green beans.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11232 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:28:04 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11232-key-technology-introduces-compass-optical-sorter-for-vegetable-processing Maximum reductions in norovirus infectivity occurred rapidly once temperatures reached 60 °C (140 °F). The findings could help inform improved thermal processing recommendations for foodborne norovirus. Maximum reductions in norovirus infectivity occurred rapidly once temperatures reached 60 °C (140 °F). The findings could help inform improved thermal processing recommendations for foodborne norovirus.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11201 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11201-study-identifies-critical-temperature-threshold-during-food-processing-to-inactivate-norovirus Incorporating a novel “bio-fumigation” method based on a natural compound produced by mustard plants, the micro-malting machine effectively addresses mycotoxins while preserving quality. USDA is working with industry to scale the prototype for widespread adoption. Incorporating a novel “bio-fumigation” method based on a natural compound produced by mustard plants, the micro-malting machine effectively addresses mycotoxins while preserving quality. USDA is working with industry to scale the prototype for widespread adoption.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11197 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11197-usda-ars-prototype-prevents-mycotoxin-accumulation-during-malting-of-barley hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) A new study quantified the allergen cross-contamination that occurs in shared frying oil and evaluated the efficacy of different filters in removing allergen protein residues from oil. A new study quantified the allergen cross-contamination that occurs in shared frying oil and evaluated the efficacy of different filters in removing allergen protein residues from oil. 

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11169 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:30:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11169-study-shows-filtering-shared-frying-oil-substantially-reduces-allergen-cross-contamination-risks The research from Oregon State University also found that queso cotija supports L. monocytogenes survival but not growth, and that organic acid surface treatments could inhibit L. monocytogenes growth on queso fresco. The research from Oregon State University also found that queso cotija supports L. monocytogenes survival but not growth, and that organic acid surface treatments could inhibit L. monocytogenes growth on queso fresco. 

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11164 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:09:19 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11164-study-shows-salt-inhibits-listeria-growth-in-queso-fresco Potentially offering an effective natural control strategy in food production, a study demonstrated the ability of select essential oils to inactivate multidrug-resistant Campylobacter isolated from poultry and investigated the mechanisms of antibacterial action, while highlighting variability in essential oil potency and species-specific susceptibility. Potentially offering an effective natural control strategy in food production, a study demonstrated the ability of select essential oils to inactivate multidrug-resistant Campylobacter isolated from poultry and investigated the mechanisms of antibacterial action, while highlighting variability in essential oil potency and species-specific susceptibility.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11141 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11141-study-shows-ability-of-some-essential-oils-to-kill-drug-resistant-campylobacter-from-poultry The next-generation system now features enhanced multi-spectral sensing, an updated mechanical architecture, and other additions. The next-generation system now features enhanced multi-spectral sensing, an updated mechanical architecture, and other additions.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11131 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:15:34 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11131-key-introduces-adr-x-defect-removal-system-for-potato-strips 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. 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 The FAO/WHO Joint Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk Assessment (JEMRA) has published a report on prevention and intervention measures for foodborne virus–commodity pairs of concern. The FAO/WHO Joint Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk Assessment (JEMRA) has published a report on prevention and intervention measures for foodborne virus–commodity pairs of concern.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11101 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:40:55 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11101-fao-who-experts-publish-report-on-control-measures-for-foodborne-viruses-of-concern The pulsed light disinfection system is engineered for food processing and packaging environments, with a range of applications from direct irradiation of foodstuffs to package disinfection. The pulsed light disinfection system is engineered for food processing and packaging environments, with a range of applications from direct irradiation of foodstuffs to package disinfection.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11055 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:26:51 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11055-excelitas-introduces-bluelight-flash-uvc-disinfection-system-for-food-industry The resource explores industry-specific challenges, key quality control functions, the best inspection solution for different applications and insertion points, and the role of inspection data. The resource explores industry-specific challenges, key quality control functions, the best inspection solution for different applications and insertion points, and the role of inspection data.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11050 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:14:23 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11050-mettler-toledo-offers-product-inspection-guide-for-meat-poultry-seafood-processors hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) Through the One Health lens, a scientific review summarized current knowledge on Salmonella biofilms, the importance of non-antibiotic interventions given the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), emerging alternative strategies with potential for real-world use, and challenges and needs moving forward. Through the One Health lens, a scientific review summarized current knowledge on Salmonella biofilms, the importance of non-antibiotic interventions given the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), emerging alternative strategies with potential for real-world use, and challenges and needs moving forward.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11034 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:10:25 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11034-food-safety-implications-of-emerging-alternative-interventions-for-salmonella-biofilms INNEO is a peptide-based antimicrobial processing aid. USDA’s No Objection Letter enables U.S. meat and poultry processors to use INNEO both as a surface treatment and directly within the food matrix of comminuted products. INNEO is a peptide-based antimicrobial processing aid. USDA’s No Objection Letter enables U.S. meat and poultry processors to use INNEO both as a surface treatment and directly within the food matrix of comminuted products. 

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11030 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:17:03 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11030-innodals-clean-label-processing-aid-for-listeria-receives-green-light-from-usda The Compact Integrated Xenon Lamp (CIXL) from XENON Corporation is a fully integrated, plug-and-play system that delivers pulsed light—a technology that provides food processors with a non-chemical method for pathogen control on food contact materials and food packaging. The Compact Integrated Xenon Lamp (CIXL) from XENON Corporation is a fully integrated, plug-and-play system that delivers pulsed light—a technology that provides food processors with a non-chemical method for pathogen control on food contact materials and food packaging.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/10972 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:51:12 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/10972-xenon-launches-cixl-pulsed-light-system-for-food-safety-pathogen-control The new COMPASS optical sorter from Key Technology combines high-performance foreign material contamination detection and removal with gentle, hygienic product handling to help processors enhance food safety and operational efficiency. The new COMPASS optical sorter from Key Technology combines high-performance foreign material contamination detection and removal with gentle, hygienic product handling to help processors enhance food safety and operational efficiency.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/10971 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:39:16 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/10971-key-unveils-compass-optical-sorter-for-foreign-material-in-leafy-greens Mettler Toledo Product Inspection Group has introduced its new X3 Series of bulk flow X-ray inspection systems for physical contamination detection. Typical applications include fruits and vegetables, nuts, pulses, confectionery, and cereals. Mettler Toledo Product Inspection Group has introduced its new X3 Series of bulk flow X-ray inspection systems for physical contamination detection. Typical applications include fruits and vegetables, nuts, pulses, confectionery, and cereals.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/10930 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:42:33 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/10930-mettler-toledo-unveils-x3-x-ray-series-for-bulk-foods-inspection The December 3 live webinar will focus on challenges associated with bone contamination in meat and poultry applications, describe the benefits of dual-energy X-ray inspection, and feature a live demonstration of X-ray inspection technology. The December 3 live webinar will focus on challenges associated with bone contamination in meat and poultry applications, describe the benefits of dual-energy X-ray inspection, and feature a live demonstration of X-ray inspection technology.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/10889 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:32:11 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/10889-mettler-toledo-to-host-free-x-ray-inspection-webinar hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) A laboratory study has provided new insights into the efficacy of peroxyacetic acid (PAA) and chlorine dioxide against Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, and norovirus in wash water during potato processing, and investigated cross-contamination risks in batch washing and water reuse scenarios. A laboratory study has provided new insights into the efficacy of peroxyacetic acid (PAA) and chlorine dioxide against Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, and norovirus in wash water during potato processing, and investigated cross-contamination risks in batch washing and water reuse scenarios.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/10886 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:28:10 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/10886-study-investigates-sanitizer-efficacy-cross-contamination-in-potato-wash-water The latest generation of Eagle Product Inspection’s Tall PRO XSDV detection accuracy for contaminants in food products such as glass, metal, stone, or rubber—especially in complex or multi-layered packaging formats. The latest generation of Eagle Product Inspection’s Tall PRO XSDV detection accuracy for contaminants in food products such as glass, metal, stone, or rubber—especially in complex or multi-layered packaging formats.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/10868 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:03:23 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/10868-eagle-unveils-next-gen-eagle-tall-pro-xsdv-x-ray hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) A new study has demonstrated that antimicrobial peptides derived from Lactobacillus rhamnosus can effectively reduce Salmonella in chickens under industry-relevant conditions. Adoption of the novel intervention could potentially help mitigate the growing public health threat that is antimicrobial resistance (AMR). A new study has demonstrated that antimicrobial peptides derived from Lactobacillus rhamnosus can effectively reduce Salmonella in chickens under industry-relevant conditions. Adoption of the novel intervention could potentially help mitigate the growing public health threat that is antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/10855 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:47:29 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/10855-antimicrobial-peptides-show-promise-as-amr-mitigating-salmonella-intervention-in-poultry