With 6 of the 7 rules of FSMA now published, we’re sure that all you food facilities are actively and diligently working toward complianc… … Continue readingThe FSMA Scramble

Last week FDA issued the final rule on Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food, establishing requirements for shippers, loaders,… … Continue readingSanitary Transportation Rule to Increase Food Safety from Point A to Point B

In our December 30, 2015, newsletter, we made our food safety predictions for 2016. That prediction was “More.” That is: more FSMA focus,… … Continue readingFeed Consumers with Information as Well as Food

With many sectors of the food industry already taking steps to reduce acrylamide levels, FDA issued final guidance last week for growers,… … Continue readingFDA Guidance Intended to Reduce Acrylamide in Potato- and Cereal-Based Products

Malicious tampering; we know the term, but do any of us really think it could happen to our business? It happens more than you might thin… … Continue readingGuard Your Brand Against Malicious Tampering

It should not be a surprise to anyone reading this that spices are high-risk ingredients.  Over the years we have seen numerous outbreaks… … Continue readingPathogens and Filth in Spices: What Are the Risks and What Is Being Done?

Last week, President Obama proposed a FY 2017 budget which requested an increase of $25.3 million of new budget authority for FSMA. With … … Continue readingRequested FY 2017 FSMA Budget of $25.3M to Focus on Two Rules: Produce Safety and FSVP

What do pistachios, cantaloupe, granola, sprouts, raw meal and flax powder have in common? These diverse foods were all implicated as sou… … Continue readingDo Increased Food Recalls Equate to Worsening Food Safety?

Historically, consumers have made food-purchasing decisions based on traditional value drivers: taste, price, and convenience. While thes… … Continue readingEvolving Consumer Values Changing the Game for the Food Industry

In finalizing its new federal standards to reduce Salmonella and Campylobacter in poultry, USDA announced that it will begin posting info… … Continue readingPoultry Facilities’ Food Safety Performance to be Posted Online – Will this Create Reputational Risk