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.

Meat and poultry plant workers, along with supermarket meat department staffers, are having a major influence on the state of food safety.

Processors are preventing foodborne illnesses by keeping animals healthy from farm to table.

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.

Remodeling an existing meat and poultry facility can be exciting opportunity, but it also presents challenges related to the development of programs, policies and training.

As it has in the past, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) continues to march aggressively toward its goal of a safer food supply.

Maintaining food safety in the meat industry is becoming more important than ever as companies face foodborne illness lawsuits and government investigations. There are two important tools processors can use to better control these risks.

Over the last three decades, the business of food safety has changed dramatically.

The food industry understands the impact temperature can have on a cold food product.

If I were to ask, on a scale of one to 10, how often food safety is discussed in your organization, what would you say?