Last week FDA issued the final rule on Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food, establishing requirements for shippers, loaders,…

In our December 30, 2015, newsletter, we made our food safety predictions for 2016. That prediction was “More.” That is: more FSMA focus,…

With many sectors of the food industry already taking steps to reduce acrylamide levels, FDA issued final guidance last week for growers,…

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…

It should not be a surprise to anyone reading this that spices are high-risk ingredients.  Over the years we have seen numerous outbreaks…

Last week, President Obama proposed a FY 2017 budget which requested an increase of $25.3 million of new budget authority for FSMA. With …

What do pistachios, cantaloupe, granola, sprouts, raw meal and flax powder have in common? These diverse foods were all implicated as sou…

Historically, consumers have made food-purchasing decisions based on traditional value drivers: taste, price, and convenience. While thes…

In finalizing its new federal standards to reduce Salmonella and Campylobacter in poultry, USDA announced that it will begin posting info…