Do Your Workers Wash their Hands when No one’s Around? One-Fourth Don’t!
Although the majority of persons surveyed in the US and UK follow good hygiene and food safety practices, that majority has been declining in recent
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Will Your Made in Canada Labels Pass CFIA’s Inspection?
The CFIA takes labelling issues seriously and has amped up its efforts to address the growing concern over inaccurate and misleading Canadian product claims. Not only is
The Composition of Your Microbiome Has Significant Impact on Your Health
We all have a microbiome of bacteria living in and on our bodies. While some of these are shared by all, others are unique to
Low-Moisture RTE Foods Held to Higher Standards and Enforcement
With new draft guidance for sanitation programs in low-moisture RTE (LMRTE) food facilities issued 15 months ago, FDA is not only holding the LMRTE industry
The Mock Inspection: Your Key to FDA Inspection Preparation
Is your facility prepared for an FDA inspection, or are there gaps in your preparation? And … how do you know? Are You Ready for
Zero-Waste Cooking
Is the home-cooking zero-waste trend safe? The short answer: Yes, but… The explanation: Zero-waste cooking – utilizing every part of ingredients to minimize waste – can
Five Second Rule Doesn’t Live Up to Test – the Germs Do
Some infectious disease germs and microbiological bacteria can live on, and be picked up from, surfaces for weeks or even months, not only busting the
Coaching Your Team to a Mature Food Safety Culture
When a company has a mature food safety culture, each of its workers has the knowledge, skill, and empowerment to ensure they are fulfilling their
Fresh or Frozen: Produce Is a Nutritious Option
With March being National Frozen Food Month and National Nutrition Month, we thought it would be interesting to see what the science has to say
CORE Report 2024: Produce Tops List and New Pathogen-Commodity Pair Identified
The most recent CORE Report has been published – with some new facets. With the 2024 FDA organizational changes, an Emergency Response team was added