By David Acheson, M.D. Concerns around Hepatitis A have increased significantly in the last year or so. There have been several areas of … … Continue readingHepatitis A: A Serious, Reportable – but Preventable – Foodservice Concern

With the Produce Safety Rule in effect for nearly three years for larger farmers (about eight months for even the smallest), inspections.. … Continue readingFDA’s Seesaw of Action on the Produce Safety RulE

With the recent media reports of intentional adulteration and tampering of grocery store products, FDA has re-issued the guidance document.. … Continue readingFDA Reissues “Best Practices” For Retail/Foodservice Food Defense

In today’s environment, there are so many things the food safety leader has to think about that it seems you never know where your next i… … Continue readingManaging Unexpected Worker-Related Risk

In 2009, FDA established the Reportable Food Registry (RFR) to enable the agency to track patterns of adulteration in food and thereby be… … Continue readingIs it Time to Modernize FDA’s Reportable Food Registry?

In July’s FSMA Friday webinar, sponsored by SafetyChain, TAG Director of Food Safety Anabelle Broadbent discussed Food Safety of Sprouts:… … Continue readingHow to Produce Food-Safe Sprouts: A FSMA Focus