Food Safety Featured Articles

41. Robotic Systems Help Meet Food-Safety Standards And Consumer Demands 4/20/2015

    The modern landscape of the food industry presents many challenges for manufacturers, but by implementing automated and robotic systems into production, brand owners can improve food safety, accommodate a wide array of consumer needs, and create more-efficient operations.

42. FSMA’s Exemption For Farm-To-Consumer Sales 4/17/2015

    One of the most concerning parts of the Food Safety and Modernization act has been the FDA’s definition of a food facility. Some have been concerned that certain farms will fall under “facility” regulation, but a proposed rule may clarify that issue.

43. Penn State Extension Offers Food Safety Support At All Levels Of The Food Industry 4/16/2015

    From large facilities and growers to small food vendors, community organizations, and individuals, Penn State Extension serves the food industry with education, training, and support.

44. USDA Awards $19 Million In Food-Safety Research Grants To Select Universities 4/14/2015

    Funding grants have been announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The awarded money will go to 36 grantees at 29 universities to conduct research related to food safety.

45. How To Prepare For FSMA Allergen Legislation 4/13/2015

    With undeclared food allergens becoming more-strictly regulated, food companies will need to figure out methods to control allergens both internally and from suppliers.

46. FDA Funding Shortfall May Hamper FSMA Enforcement 4/10/2015

    The Food Safety Modernization Act is the largest change to U.S. food-safety laws since the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act was passed in 1938. Implementation is estimated to have a total cost of $580 million, but less than half of that has been provided. Could the shortfall prevent the agency from enforcing new regulations?

47. What Does The Ideal Food-Safety Recordkeeping System Entail? 4/9/2015

    As food producers face ever-increasing requirements regarding food safety, digital recordkeeping has become less of a luxury and more of a necessity. Advances of technology in information-management systems are easing the burden of documentation. Mobile devices and cloud computing are becoming commonplace, what does a perfect, digital recordkeeping system look like?

48. Integrated Pest Management: A Vital Component Of Food Safety 4/1/2015

    Though sterilization, good food-handling practices, and contamination prevention are hot issues in food safety, pest management is an important aspect of keeping food-producing facilities safe. Just like other food-safety issues, the best way to manage pests is through prevention.

49. Properly-Trained Employees Are Essential To Fresh Produce 3/31/2015

    As technology in the food industry continues to advance, automation will play an increasing role. Despite these technological advances, knowledgeable employees are still key to producing a safe product, particularly in the fresh-cut produce sector.

50. Digital PSM Programs: Saving Your Food Facility Money, Time, And Headaches 3/30/2015

    You can shorten your food facility’s process safety management (PSM) audits by a considerable amount of time by utilizing a PSM program.  Whether it is the FDA, OSHA, or other organizations, digital PSM technology can save your company a lot of time, effort, and money.