Fight for Food Safety The importance of post-recall Listeria control A recall and the work that follows is the beginning of the most important phase of Listeria control. Shawn K. Stevens January 21, 2026 No Comments Many companies discover during a recall that they may have empowered individuals to stop production in theory, but not in practice.Read More
Staying ahead of infestation: IPM strategies for meat and poultry processors Meat processing facilities face unique challenges in keeping pests out. Ian Williams October 29, 2025 No Comments Pandemic-era changes to facility cleaning protocols and routines may have inadvertently weakened pest barriers. Read More
Tech Topics: Antimicrobial Sprays and Dips Rethinking surface safety: The strategic role of antimicrobial sprays and dips Treatments not only target foodborne pathogens but also reduce spoilage organisms. July 29, 2025 No Comments Interventions will likely play a critical role in the meat and poultry industry’s shift toward sustainable and integrated food safety strategies.Read More
Fight for Food Safety Both Salmonella – and its proposed regulations – have proven to be elusive FSIS will continue to evaluate whether current poultry Salmonella performance standards warrant updates. Shawn K. Stevens June 10, 2025 No Comments FSIS puts the proposed framework 'on hold' but says the agency remains committed to reducing Salmonella illnesses. Read More
Fight for Food Safety USDA steps up the fight against Listeria in ready-to-eat foods For food producers, this is the time to start preparing, refining safety plans, and ensuring compliance with these tighter standards. Shawn K. Stevens January 23, 2025 No Comments Food safety technologies and new interventions have come a long way, and FSIS is doubling down on working to protect the public.Read More
Commentary: USPOULTRY Reducing Salmonella in poultry USDA FSIS considers a different approach to target Salmonella in raw poultry products. Rafael Rivera October 8, 2024 No Comments Proposed framework needs much discussion, adjustments and guidance by FSIS to be successful. Read More
Optimizing chemical use to ensure food safety Using a combination of microbial techniques can provide valuable insight into the total impact of antimicrobial interventions. October 3, 2024 No Comments Study evaluates the effect of peracetic acid on different target pathogens and on the overall microbiota of inoculated chicken and beef products.Read More
Special Report: Food Safety Cold chain maintenance and inspection interventions The operative word in cold chain is “cold” – so adequate temperature control capacity is key. Fred Wilkinson August 5, 2024 No Comments Meat and poultry processors and distributors implement measures to ensure the sanitation and the safety of products.Read More
Food safety intersects with food waste and traceability Poultry is in the regulatory crosshairs — will this extend to beef and pork? July 12, 2023 No Comments Corbion's Robert Ames shares insights about approaches to food safety.Read More
Taking another look at vision systems Incorporating vision systems can add benefits on multiple levels. Fred Wilkinson December 29, 2022 No Comments Incorporating vision systems can add benefits on multiple levels. Read More