Food Safety Magazine

Egg safety begins with the chicken, or rather the chicken farmer. Farmers must be ever vigilant in identifying and then eliminating any possible routes of Salmonella contamination.

There is a significant amount of research regarding the potential impact of the use of antibiotics in animal feeds on the occurrence of antibiotic resistance.

Washing and rinsing the produce with water alone are not sufficient to eliminate pathogens.

Take a look at how Otis Spunkmeyer responded to the deadline to remove partially hydrogenated oils from their food products and the impact on their brand.

Foreign material is introduced in two ways: via raw materials and internally by the production process. They offer different challenges and require specific strategies to address them.

 As hygiene interventions have evolved, some have been found to be too risky for continuation.

Industry must take it upon ourselves to ensure that our supply chain is sound. It’s the best defense against food fraud we could have.

Inaccuracies in labeling and inconsistencies in formulation abound in marijuana-infused edibles. Is federal regulatory oversight needed?

Manipulating food additives at the nanometer level can affect the bioavailability and nutritional value of food.

As the food production environment should not be a source of biological, chemical or physical contamination, the different steps to mitigate those risks will be examined in terms of hygienic zoning.

The intent of adulteration is rarely to cause harm to health, since this would defeat the purpose of slipping a cheaper ingredient under the radar.

Knowing the specific food safety needs of each product and ensuring each step is traceable are key to an effective retail bakery food safety program.

Coffee producers were alarmed by a court decision requiring a cancer warning in California; will your product be next?

The Center for Produce Safety answers crucial produce-specific food safety questions, providing science-proven results that are ready to use in the real world. It has successfully fostered a truly unique partnership, bringing together leaders from industry, government, and academia.

A new study shows that Listeria adhesion protein can open the gut epithelial wall, providing an alternate path for the bacterial systemic spread and making this pathogen a highly efficient invasive foodborne pathogen.

We speak with Jeff Williams, the Chairman of the Cold Pressure Council, on the group’s launch of the HPP consumer seal for verified cold pressure-processed foods and beverages.

 recent study identified and provided industry guidance in determining the safety of oats and other whole grains for the gluten-free market. Does your process meet threshold standards?

Food allergens are a major safety concern for a segment of the population, yet it is not always possible to completely avoid including any of the eight major food allergens in a product.