Regulatory

Ice Cream From Hershey’s, Friendly’s, Chipwich, and Others Recalled Due to Listeria Concerns

FDA sampling of the ice creams produced by a single contract manufacturer revealed the presence of Listeria.

June 27, 2024

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Sterilization/Pasteurization

Model Guides Food Safety Decisions for Milk Processors

Researchers have developed a way to assess the foodborne illness danger from strains of bacteria that can withstand the heat treatment of common pasteurization techniques.

June 19, 2024

Inspection

bioMérieux's GENE-UP® CAMPYLOBACTER Selected as Method of Choice by USDA-FSIS

bioMérieux

In-vitro diagnostics company's assay chosen by USDA-FSIS for Campylobacter detection in USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Laboratories.

June 19, 2024

Regulatory

Contaminant Regulations Pose Challenges for Processors

Federal guidelines and independent state rules that are often not aligned can create significant hurdles for the industry to maintain consistent compliance for contaminants.

June 17, 2024

Food Safety

Testing Shows High Levels of Lead in Cassava-Based Veggie Puffs for Kids

Lesser Evil’s snack puffs have the highest lead content out of 80 baby foods Consumer Reports has tested since 2017.

June 11, 2024

Food Safety

Avian Influenza and Dairy’s Food Safety Image

As the H5N1 virus continues to spread further into dairy, the industry will need to better understand—and communicate—any risks to the food supply.

June 11, 2024

Regulatory

Public Health Alert Issued for Wow Bao Retail Packages Shipped to Walmart

The Thai-style curry bao boxes may actually contain teriyaki bao instead, which has known allergens soy and sesame that aren't declared on the label.

June 10, 2024

Sterilization/Pasteurization

Hiperbaric Opens New Shanghai Office to Expand into China's Booming HPP Food Market

Hiperbaric - High Pressure Processing

New Shanghai office in Free Trade Zone to drive Hiperbaric's expansion as China's leading High Pressure Processing (HPP) equipment provider.

June 6, 2024

Food Safety

FDA Reorganization Promises More Effective Food Safety

Significant steps in the creation of a unified Human Food Program will enhance the agency’s ability to protect the public from foodborne illness and other food safety risks.

June 4, 2024

Regulatory

Whole Cucumbers Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

The cucumbers were shipped in bulk cartons to retail, wholesale, and foodservice distributors in 14 states.

June 4, 2024

Beverage

What to Consider to Keep Your Water Ingredient Safe and Tasty

As the main ingredient of so many beverages, Coca-Cola recognizes the importance of treating and monitoring water quality closely. Here’s what you need to know.

May 30, 2024

Regulatory

Avian Flu Detected in Dairy Cow Meat for the First Time

USDA testing of a culled cow revealed H5N1 in the animal's tissue. The agency says the beef has not entered the food supply.

May 28, 2024

Cleaning and Sanitation

PSSI Awards $60,000 in Scholarships to Empower Its Employees and Their Families

Fortrex

Fifteen individuals, including dependents of PSSI employees, will receive $4000 each through the annual PSSI Scholarship Program to help fuel their academic dreams.

May 16, 2024