2016 Food Safety Report

2016 Food Safety Report Cover

The National Provisioner's 2016 Food Safety Report covers all aspects of food safety in the meat industry, from how brands respond in a food-safety crisis, to the importance of proper apparel and sanitary practices in the meat and poultry workplace.

 
FSIS aims for a safer food supply

FSIS could step up aggressive enforcement approach


In addition to tightening existing policy and creating new regulation, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) will employ new tools in its fight for food safety.

Chipotle Mexican Grill was plagued by a series of food-related illnesses in nine states in late 2015

Grading Chipotle, Jeni's on food-safety crisis responses


In 2015, we saw some well-known and beloved brands, in particular Chipotle Mexican Grill and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, shift into crisis mode as food-safety recalls or illness besieged their businesses.

Acceptance inspection is checking what you are receiving to verify that it meets your specifications and requirements

How acceptance inspection can improve safety, quality, bottom-line costs


While the procedures have changed over the years, the basic premise of acceptance inspection is still the same: checking what you are receiving to verify that it meets your specifications and requirements.

Meat and Poultry Facility Renovation

Renovation realities: How food safety plays into plant construction/expansion plans


Remodeling an existing meat and poultry facility can be an exciting opportunity. It also provides many different challenges related not only to the specifics of construction, equipment and staffing, but also to the development of programs, policies and training.

Researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute are exploring the use of ice slurry as an alternative chilling medium for poultry processing

GTRI: Could use of ice slurry improve poultry carcass chilling results?


Researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) are exploring the use of ice slurry as an alternative chilling medium for poultry processing.

Meat and poultry operators should have guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing workplace apparel

The very fabric of food safety in the meat industry


While giving attention to the proper apparel and related sanitary practices plays an important role in maintaining food safety in the meat industry, operators often minimize the importance of such elements.

High-pressure Processing (HPP)

3 tips to improve HPP performance


Universal Pasteurization and Cold Storage, the largest High-pressure Processing (HPP) toller in the nation, offers a few "HPP Tips" for any company preparing to leverage the HPP tolling network.

New FMSA food safety regulations and consumer trends are driving advancements in packaging

New safety regulations, consumer trends drive packaging


As consumers demand to know where their food comes from, food manufacturers are increasingly using technology that provides consumers with more information while enhancing data streams to address regulatory standards for foodborne illnesses and cross-contamination.

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