Supply Chain

EnviroZyme Feed Additive for Seafood Aquaculture Can Reduce Vibrio Risks

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:37:44 -0400

MultiBio Edge is a multi-strain prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic feed additive designed for shrimp and finfish aquaculture feeds.

AAF International Launches MERV 16 High-Flow Filter for Poultry, Swine Operations

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:29:09 -0400

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.

Penn State Extension to Hold FSMA Training Series for Pennsylvania Growers in 2027

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:25:48 -0400

Penn State Extension will offer a series of in-person and virtual training sessions for Pennsylvania fruit and vegetable growers on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR), Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and the co-management of natural resources and food safety.

FDA Finds Link Between Strong FSMS and Fewer Foodborne Illness Risk Factors in Retail Delis

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:05:14 -0400

Based on a nationwide study of retail food store delis, FDA identified employee handwashing and proper cold and hot holding temperatures as areas requiring greater control, and identified Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) as the strongest predictor of food safety compliance.

Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Taylor Farms Lettuce Ends with Nearly 13,000 Illnesses, Two Deaths

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:34:14 -0400

CDC has declared the unprecedented Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce over. FDA continues its root cause investigation of the current outbreak as well as investigations into other U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak clusters.

International Flight Services Association Releases Food Safety Guidelines for Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:12:32 -0400

The World Food Safety Guidelines for Airline Catering Version 6 establishes minimum food safety requirements for airline catering operations and incorporates requirements from internationally recognized food safety standards.

Global Study Quantifies Pathogen Prevalence in Traditional Food Markets; Seafood Showed Greatest Contamination

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Based on an analysis of 2.8 million samples collected in 41 countries over 25 years, the global pooled prevalence of foodborne and zoonotic bacteria, viruses, and parasites was 15 percent.

When Should You Start the Conversion of Agricultural Commodities to Food, Particularly for Fresh-Cut Items?

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This article explores the application of pre-wash and other food hygiene processes to raw agricultural products to implement food safety measures sooner in the production and processing of raw agricultural commodities.

Researchers Identify Factors Associated with Widespread Food Safety Noncompliance Among Street Vendors in India

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400

A total of 68.8 percent of vendors were noncompliant with Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulatory requirements. Only 21.8 percent of participating vendors reported having received any food safety training.

University of Delaware’s Produce Safety Alliance Training Addresses On-Farm Microbial Risks Like Cyclospora

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:11:53 -0400

The UD College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and UD Cooperative Extension offer Produce Safety Alliance Training at least three times a year, with the next course slated for winter 2026–2027.

Managing Risk From Seed to Shelf: A Comprehensive Approach to Fresh Produce Food Safety

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As regulatory requirements continue to evolve and consumer expectations increase, organizations across the fresh produce supply chain must adopt a proactive approach to risk management that emphasizes prevention, verification, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Tel-Tru Launches Temperature Control Awareness Initiative for Food Safety Education Month

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:53:19 -0400

As part of the “Every Degree Matters” initiative, Tel-Tru has developed educational resources for food safety and quality assurance professionals and is encouraging manufacturers to evaluate five temperature measurement points within their operations.

Sensitech Launches Real-Time Monitoring Solution for Multimodal Food Shipments

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:36:50 -0400

TempTale GEO APX Global monitors temperature, humidity, light, and location across ocean, road, and rail journeys; borders; and cellular networks.

Survey Says 94 Percent of U.S. Adults Concerned About Frequency of Food Recalls

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Additionally, 80 percent of respondents believed food recalls were effective in protecting public health and safety, down from 85 percent in 2025. GS1 US suggested that traceability and improved data-sharing would help companies identify affected products and increase consumer confidence.

Italian Investigation Reveals Food Safety, Fraud Risks in Global Foods Illegally Imported into EU

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

The organized illegal sale of foods imported from China was discovered, including animal-based foods represented as plant-based, foods with undeclared allergens, the presence of African swine fever virus, and prohibited species. Researchers examined how prohibited foods may circumvent EU border controls.

Nulogy Launches Track and Trace for FSMA 204 Compliance

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:55:18 -0400

The Nulogy Operating System module enables food companies to capture, link, and retrieve lot-level traceability records required under FDA's Food Traceability Rule and produce records in response to an FDA request within the required 24-hour timeframe.

Congress Urged to Prevent FDA Traceability Rule Delay, Which Could Have Helped Cyclospora Outbreak Investigation

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

The appropriations bill for FY 2026 prohibits FDA from using federal funds to implement FSMA 204 before the delayed July 2028 compliance date. Earlier implementation of the Traceability Rule could have enabled faster, more effective response to the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.

Study Links Industrial Poultry Farming to Increased Spread, Adaptation of Campylobacter

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Oxford University researchers found that the expansion of dense, industrial chicken farming created conditions that enabled Campylobacter strains to spread, mix, and acquire traits that could improve their survival in poultry production environments.

Beyond the Audit Score: Using Contributing Factors to Predict Foodborne Illness Risk in Restaurants

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Most restaurant brands already collect enough third-party audit data to understand risk better, but the data are usually trapped in a compliance framework. The problem is not a lack of data; it is that the data are organized around checklist completion rather than outbreak causation.

Ep. 223. Brittney Miller: HACCP, SQF, and Food Safety on America's First Quail Farm

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:30:00 -0400

In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Brittney Miller, President of Manchester Farms, about how America's first quail farm applies HACCP, SQF certification, and a strong food safety culture to specialty poultry production, while exploring the unique challenges, opportunities, and future of food safety in the sector.

Chipotle Identifies Potential Connection Between Salmonella Outbreak and Jalapeños

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:30:00 -0400

The fast-casual Mexican-style restaurant chain has pulled the jalapeños from its restaurants and replaced them with product from different growers, out of "an abundance of caution."

Study Identifies Optimal Poultry Transport Cage Washing Conditions to Reduce Salmonella

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Transport cages are recognized as a potential source of cross-contamination in poultry slaughterhouses. The optimal washing water temperature and detergent concentration completely eliminated detectable Salmonella while greatly reducing indicator organisms. The identified parameters may improve food safety and operational efficiency.

Center for Produce Safety Releases Cyclospora Resources for Industry

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:42:12 -0400

The growing collection includes scientific publications and guidances on detection and viability methods, agricultural water monitoring and treatment, mitigation strategies, and the biology and epidemiology of the parasite.

Jumpstart to Produce Safety Program Helps Small Growers with Practical Solutions, Free Resources

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Developed by the University of New Hampshire and the University of Maine Extension with USDA-NIFA support, the peer-to-peer microlearning video series grew out of years of on-the-ground, individualized farm visits, hands-on technical assistance, and the trust that develops from working closely with a farmer.

SafetyChain Expands CAPA Management with Reporting, Supplier Collaboration Capabilities

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:18:32 -0400

The new features are designed to support corrective action management from initial investigation through resolution and to facilitate coordination among quality teams, production personnel, suppliers, and external stakeholders.

Vitsab Introduces Time-Temperature Monitoring Label for Airline Catering

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:14:14 -0400

FreshTag Flight Label is intended to support airline Food Safety Management Systems and Quality Management Systems by providing a visual indication of cumulative time-temperature exposure.

Food Safety Five Ep. 35: Produce Safety Science and Small Growers’ Perspectives

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

This episode of Food Safety Five highlights new research on cold storage practices for fresh-cut produce, food safety perspectives among small-scale produce growers exempt from FDA's FSMA Produce Safety Rule, and water management strategies that reduce arsenic in rice.

Study: E. coli in Lettuce Growing Environment Have Stress Adaptation Traits Enabling Farm-to-Fork Persistence

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

The co-occurrence of biofilm formation, acid tolerance, and antimicrobial resistance genes in E. coli isolated from irrigation water, soil, and crops could complicate downstream microbial control efforts in produce production systems.

Cyan Analytics Launches Seafood Traceability Platform

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:57:47 -0400

SeaTrace was developed to help seafood businesses capture and manage traceability information from harvest through export.

Following Infant Formula Incidents, FDA Urges Manufacturers to Implement Stronger, Substantive Supplier Oversight

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:02:02 -0400

The letter to industry was issued in response to the botulism outbreaks linked to Nara Organics and ByHeart formulas, which identified Clostridia in the whole milk powder ingredient supply chain, as well as the global formula recall due to cereulide-contaminated arachidonic acid oil.