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Sanitation is a fundamental aspect of food safety, as safe food cannot be produced in the absence of hygienic conditions. Sanitation includes the methods, procedures, and chemicals used to clean food processing equipment, as well as hygienic design of facilities and equipment and food worker hygiene.]]> https://www.food-safety.com/rss/319 en-us Novel Phage Effectively Inhibits Antimicrobial-Resistant Salmonella, Biofilms on Food, Surfaces Phage W5, isolated from poultry and livestock slaughterhouse effluent, significantly inhibited the growth of Salmonella in milk, pork, and eggs, and effectively prevented and eradicated biofilms on food-contact surfaces. The absence of virulence and antibiotic resistance genes supported its suitability as a food-grade biocontrol agent.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11320 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11320-novel-phage-effectively-inhibits-antimicrobial-resistant-salmonella-biofilms-on-food-surfaces Initial Tests Show Promise for Novel Protein-Based Biopesticide In a partnership with Syngenta, early laboratory testing demonstrated the activity of novel bioactive ingredients, developed with Biotalys’ AGROBODY technology, against a specific insect crop pest.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11324 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:30:15 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11324-initial-tests-show-promise-for-novel-protein-based-biopesticide 3-A SSI Seeks Experts to Help Update Dairy, Food Processing Sanitary Equipment Design Standards Applications are open until April 27. Fabricators, users/processors, and regulatory sanitarians will participate in five expert working groups.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11323 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:36:14 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11323-3-a-ssi-seeks-experts-to-help-update-dairy-food-processing-sanitary-equipment-design-standards CEJN Introduces Food-Grade Retractable Compressed Air Hose Reel Every component of SafetyReel FS that comes into contact with compressed air meets U.S. and EU food-contact regulations, supporting food safety in food and beverage manufacturing environments.  

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11288 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:41:19 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11288-cejn-introduces-food-grade-retractable-compressed-air-hose-reel Researchers Investigate Microbial Risks to Produce Growers’ Groundwater Quality, Irrigation Systems The Center for Produce Safety-funded project aims to generate practical guidance for produce growers, including improved sampling approaches to determine whether groundwater is influenced by surface water, and immediately actionable recommendations for mitigating microbial contamination and biofilms in irrigation systems.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11282 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:29:01 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11282-researchers-investigate-microbial-risks-to-produce-growers-groundwater-quality-irrigation-systems Huub Lelieveld Awarded 2026 World Food Prize for Global Food Safety Leadership With a six-decade career that includes founding the Global Harmonization Initiative, Mr. Lelieveld was formerly a longtime member of Food Safety Magazine's (FSM’s) Editorial Advisory Board and a past recipient of the FSM Distinguished Service Award.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11281 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:48:51 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11281-huub-lelieveld-awarded-2026-world-food-prize-for-global-food-safety-leadership Pork Slaughterhouse Salmonella Isolates Remain Highly Susceptible to Common QAC Sanitizer Despite Resistance Genes According to the researchers, the findings indicate that Salmonella persistence in food processing environments should not be attributed solely to disinfectant resistance. Proper implementation of cleaning and sanitization protocols alongside stringent hygiene practices remains critical.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11226 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11226-pork-slaughterhouse-salmonella-isolates-remain-highly-susceptible-to-common-qac-sanitizer-despite-resistance-genes LSU Researchers are Developing Farm-to-Packaging Produce Safety Strategies The Achyut Adhikari Research Group is conducting several projects focused on preventive, FSMA-aligned strategies to reduce microbiological risks during pre-harvest and processing of produce, including hydroponic production, manure fertilizer treatment, food-contact surface sanitation, and antimicrobial packaging development.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11234 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:30:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11234-lsu-researchers-are-developing-farm-to-packaging-produce-safety-strategies Study Suggests Potential of Low-Moisture Antimicrobial for Dry Food Facilities Researchers have developed and validated a rapidly vaporizing antimicrobial liquid designed for dry sanitization, which, after further optimization and regulatory approvals, could offer a potential alternative to highly flammable alcohol-based solutions.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11222 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11222-study-suggests-potential-of-low-moisture-antimicrobial-for-dry-food-facilities eBook | Ensuring Ready-to-Eat Food Safety from Processing to Retail Ready-to-eat (RTE) foods come with heightened food safety risks due to their lack of a final kill-step, leaving them susceptible to foodborne pathogens like Listeria monocytogenes. To help food firms control RTE food safety risks at all steps of the supply chain, this eBook provides solutions related to plant sanitation and hygiene, temperature abuse, culture, and more.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11216 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11216-ebook-ensuring-ready-to-eat-food-safety-from-processing-to-retail FoodSafe Drains Launches Drainage Evaluation Program for Food Facilities The engineering-led assessment program helps food and beverage processors identify drainage risks, prioritize hygienic upgrades, and implement facility-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs) for long-term performance.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11212 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:17:43 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11212-foodsafe-drains-launches-drainage-evaluation-program-for-food-facilities Study Shows Nanoplastics Can Increase Salmonella Virulence, Biofilm Formation, Drug Resistance Researchers found that the presence of nanoplastic particles can increase the expression of virulence and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in Salmonella, and can also encourage biofilm formation.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11193 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:59:10 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11193-study-shows-nanoplastics-can-increase-salmonella-virulence-biofilm-formation-drug-resistance Study Underlines Underappreciated Risks of Refrigerators: Microbial Communities, AMR, Inadequate Hygiene In an analysis of domestic refrigerator swabs, researchers discovered complex microbial communities harboring foodborne pathogens and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The findings also suggested that regular cleaning is possibly more important than temperature control in managing these communities.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11190 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:30:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11190-study-underlines-underappreciated-risks-of-refrigerators-microbial-communities-amr-inadequate-hygiene Sustainability with ROI: A Beverage Producer Case Study in Water Savings Today, food processors face the dual challenge of achieving sustainability goals and guaranteeing product safety. 

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11189 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11189-sustainability-with-roi-a-beverage-producer-case-study-in-water-savings Study Demonstrates Effective Listeria Environmental Monitoring in Hydroponic Produce Facility The researchers conducted environmental sampling throughout a controlled environment agriculture (CEA) operation and tested swabs for L. monocytogenes. Boot covers proved to be a useful tool for evaluating the effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation.  

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11175 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:30:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11175-study-demonstrates-effective-listeria-environmental-monitoring-in-hydroponic-produce-facility Sanitation Controls Practitioner Program: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Food Safety Drawing on extensive research, industry conversations, and insights from focus groups and job task analysis, the Sanitation Controls Practitioner Program (SCPP) identifies critical job tasks related to sanitation. This article, inspired by the SCPP's comprehensive approach, will delve into the three pillars of an effective sanitation program: cleaning, monitoring and verification, and sanitizing.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11177 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11177-sanitation-controls-practitioner-program-a-comprehensive-guide-to-mastering-food-safety A Clean Break to Reset the Environment with Chlorine Dioxide Microbial issues can be a serious problem. From recalls to reputational damage, the more you know, the more prepared you will be. Get the expert knowledge you need from IFC.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11174 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11174-a-clean-break-to-reset-the-environment-with-chlorine-dioxide In Dry Environments, Wet Sanitation Isn't the Answer—It's the Issue Applying wet sanitation in dry environments often increases risk. Food processors need a balanced understanding of these risks and their desired cleaning outcomes; specifically, the impact of different sanitation practices and how those impacts are driven by hygienic design challenges in their facilities.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11162 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11162-in-dry-environments-wet-sanitation-isnt-the-answerits-the-issue 3-A SSI Updates Hygienic Design Standards 3-A Sanitary Standards Inc. has published new editions of its standard for farm milk cooling and holding tanks, and its foundational hygienic equipment design standard.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11147 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:10:22 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11147-3-a-ssi-updates-hygienic-design-standards Study Shows Ability of Some Essential Oils to Kill Drug-Resistant Campylobacter from Poultry 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 Study Shows Listeria Biofilm Age, Surface Properties Affect Sanitizer Efficacy in Produce Packinghouses A recent study examined the efficacy of three commonly used sanitizers—chlorine, QACs, and UV-C light—against Listeria monocytogenes biofilms on stainless steel, PET, and silicone rubber surfaces, including organic matter, representing produce packing environments.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11128 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11128-study-shows-listeria-biofilm-age-surface-properties-affect-sanitizer-efficacy-in-produce-packinghouses 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 Boar’s Head Reopens Production Facility Behind Fatal Listeriosis Outbreak hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) Boar’s Head has reopened its Jarratt, Virginia production facility, which was closed after being implicated in a fatal listeriosis outbreak in 2024. The company says the plant, which had exhibited serious food safety and hygiene violations, has undergone renovations and enhancements.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11110 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:30:04 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11110-boars-head-reopens-production-facility-behind-fatal-listeriosis-outbreak Preventive Maintenance: A Complex Prerequisite Program rickstier4@aol.com (Richard F. Stier, M.S.) Preventive maintenance, which involves a great deal of documentation and recordkeeping, can be considered as the most complex and detailed of the essential prerequisite programs.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11093 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11093-preventive-maintenance-a-complex-prerequisite-program Study Shows How Reclaimed Irrigation Water Treatments Influence AMR Bacteria Transfer to Crops The researchers found that advanced, multi-step disinfection treatment significantly reduces the antibiotic resistance (AMR)-related food safety risks of wastewater reused for irrigation, while biological treated water remains a potential source of resistant bacteria contamination.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11099 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:24:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11099-study-shows-how-reclaimed-irrigation-water-treatments-influence-amr-bacteria-transfer-to-crops Study: Blue Light Plus Plant Chemicals Reduce Listeria on Salmon, Prevent Biofilm hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) New research has demonstrated that certain plant-based compounds (i.e., curcumin, berberine, quercetin, and capsaicin) can enhance the antimicrobial effect of blue light treatment against Listeria monocytogenes on food and disrupt its biofilm-forming abilities.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11064 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:30:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11064-study-blue-light-plus-plant-chemicals-reduce-listeria-on-salmon-prevent-biofilm Alliance for Advanced Sanitation Launches Survey to Address Gaps in Innovation and Workforce Development The Alliance for Advanced Sanitation has launched an industry-wide survey to capture the current state of innovation, manufacturing, and workforce needs across the global food supply chain.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11079 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:21:38 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11079-alliance-for-advanced-sanitation-launches-survey-to-address-gaps-in-innovation-and-workforce-development Experts Share Lessons from a Successful Listeria ‘Seek and Destroy’ Process hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) Nofima recently reported on a successful “Seek and Destroy” process carried out by a smoked salmon producer implicated in a listeriosis outbreak, which demonstrated the importance of hygienic design and WGS, and the limitations of standard cleaning and sampling.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11041 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11041-experts-share-lessons-from-a-successful-listeria-seek-and-destroy-process Goodway Introduces Overhead Cleaning and Inspection Tool for Dust Control VAC-DIV2-CAMKIT is a remote, extended-reach, high-resolution inspection camera for overhead cleaning and inspection in industries where dust control is critical, such as food processing.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11039 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:39:33 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11039-goodway-introduces-overhead-cleaning-and-inspection-tool-for-dust-control Food Safety Implications of Emerging Alternative Interventions for Salmonella Biofilms 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.

]]> 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