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Feed Consumers with Information as Well as Food
In our December 30, 2015, newsletter, we made our food safety predictions for 2016. That prediction was “More.” That is: more FSMA focus,…
April 8, 2016
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TAG perspectives and recommendations on today’s
top topics in food safety and public health.
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FDA Guidance Intended to Reduce Acrylamide in Potato- and Cereal-Based Products
With many sectors of the food industry already taking steps to reduce acrylamide levels, FDA issued final guidance last week for growers,…
March 25, 2016
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Guard Your Brand Against Malicious Tampering
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…
March 17, 2016
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Pathogens and Filth in Spices: What Are the Risks and What Is Being Done?
It should not be a surprise to anyone reading this that spices are high-risk ingredients. Over the years we have seen numerous outbreaks…
March 11, 2016
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Requested FY 2017 FSMA Budget of $25.3M to Focus on Two Rules: Produce Safety and FSVP
Last week, President Obama proposed a FY 2017 budget which requested an increase of $25.3 million of new budget authority for FSMA. With …
March 4, 2016
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Do Increased Food Recalls Equate to Worsening Food Safety?
What do pistachios, cantaloupe, granola, sprouts, raw meal and flax powder have in common? These diverse foods were all implicated as sou…
February 26, 2016
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Evolving Consumer Values Changing the Game for the Food Industry
Historically, consumers have made food-purchasing decisions based on traditional value drivers: taste, price, and convenience. While thes…
February 19, 2016
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Poultry Facilities’ Food Safety Performance to be Posted Online – Will this Create Reputational Risk
In finalizing its new federal standards to reduce Salmonella and Campylobacter in poultry, USDA announced that it will begin posting info…
February 12, 2016
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SafetyChain Software and The Acheson Group Launch 2016 FSMA Readiness and Compliance Strategy Survey
Media Advisory FSMA survey designed to assess how ready the food industry is for FSMA and the impact preparing for FSMA compliance is hav…
February 9, 2016
