Risk Assessment Is Key to Compliance with New Ag Water Rule
If you take away nothing else from FDA’s May 2, 2024, publication of the final rule on pre-harvest Agricultural water (ag water) (Standards for the
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CFIA Continues Work on Pathogen Reduction Through Performance Standards
With the Pathogen Reduction Monitoring Program (PRMP) for raw poultry launched by CFIA in March 2023, SFC licence holders who further process poultry carcasses and
World Hand Hygiene Day Reflects Importance of Handwashing
With Sunday, May 5, being “World Hand Hygiene Day,” it’s a good time to ensure your workers are following proper hand hygiene to keep customers
Inadequate HACCP Elicits Warning Letter
The lack of an adequate HACCP plan was the basis of a warning letter sent to a California juice processing facility. Citing inadequacies against the
Historical Determination Makes Salmonella an Adulterant in a Raw Chicken Product
Salmonella illness levels have not really decreased over the last 20 years despite huge efforts by the regulatory agencies, especially USDA FSIS, to drive down
Combatting HPAI Misinformation: Get the Facts
If all the media coverage about Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has you concerned, you’re not alone – but you do need to ensure you
From 0 to 100: To which Listeria Tolerance is your RTE Food Subject?
Although Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) is a serious food risk, particularly in ready-to-eat (RTE) foods, regulations for presence and tolerance levels of the pathogen vary between
Am I Allergic?
I get a stomachache whenever I drink milk. Does that mean I’m allergic to it and should completely avoid it? The short answer: Not necessarily
New Terminology Better Defines Infectious Disease Particles
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, infectious diseases that are transmitted through the air have been designated by such terms as “airborne” or “aerosol” transmission, but experts
Heavy Metal Focus Led by Lead Levels
Over the last few months, we’ve written a number of articles about state and federal actions related to chemical and additive bans in food products
