Articles by Shawn K. Stevens

The approach taken by the departing administration relied for eight years on comprehensive regulations to create a safer food supply. The new administration, led by President Donald Trump, on the other hand, believes complex regulation actually impedes progress.

In recent years, there has been a substantial decrease in the number of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses linked to contaminated ground beef. As a result, there has been a significant decrease in the number of lawsuits filed by consumers relating to E. coli O157:H7 illnesses.

By studying annual food recall statistics, food companies can do a better job anticipating and avoiding potential future problems, which in turn drives the total numbers of recalls down.

When it comes to food safety, the ultimate safety of your products will be only as good as the quality of your training programs.

Over the last two decades, the food industry has learned a tremendous amount about the potential dangers associated with Listeria in ready-to-eat (RTE) foods.