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Regulations & Legislation

Use Quarterly Establishment Information Letters to improve

November 9, 2018

The update to the Quarterly Establishment Information Letters (quarterly letters) reflects recent changes in pathogen characterization methods.

Fight for Food Safety

Salmonella outbreak: a harbinger of changes?

Shawn K. Stevens

November 8, 2018

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An Arizona-based meat producer recently announced a recall of 6.9 million pounds of various raw, non-intact beef products because of possible contamination with Salmonella Newport — by far the largest beef recall in recent history, and the largest for Salmonella in beef.

FSIS to publish notice to revise Salmonella and Campylobacter categorization

Industry News

November 7, 2018

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Later this week, FSIS will publish a Federal Register notice announcing and requesting comments on revised categorization relative to pathogen reduction performance standards.

FPSA and Food Safety Summit announce partnership for 2019 Process Expo

Industry News

October 26, 2018

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Trade show to offer food safety education sessions and certification courses as well as focused food safety networking.

Guest Column | Food Safety

Food safety best practices in manufacturing development

When it comes to food safety best practices and education, AFFI offers members a plethora of tools and resources.

Dr. Donna Garren

October 24, 2018

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American Frozen Foods Institute (AFFI) discusses manufacturing best practices with regards to sanitation, sanitary design, environmental monitoring and process validation.

Educational advisory board announced for 2019 Food Safety Summit

Industry News

October 23, 2018

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Educational content for 21st annual event being developed.

Six more recalls announced due to tainted vegetables

Industry News

October 22, 2018

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The recall of vegetable products from McCain Foods USA Inc. has led to multiple recall notices from the FSIS.

State of the Industry 2018

State of Food Safety 2018

Industry not yet the G.O.A.T., but climbing quickly

Andrew Lorenz

October 15, 2018

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In looking at the last 12 months of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recall data, we noticed some definite trends.

Food Safety

Phages: Ready for the next step?

Bacteriophages play a key role in food safety and animal health.

Megan Pellegrini

September 26, 2018

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No one thinks bacteriophages are the magic solution for all bacteria and foodborne diseases. But could they play a key role as another hurdle for pathogens?