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Unique product lowers risk of contamination while reducing SKUs

The IAQ Video Network releases another educational video about important health & safety issues.

The recent discovery that some of retailer IKEA’s trademark meatballs in its European stores contained equine DNA will focus attention on the need for better controls for the food supply for some highly dangerous threats, according to Kalorama.

“Vet drug residue threats are one of the threats to the food safety supply that is driving the market for better diagnostic products,” said Bruce Carlson, Publisher of Kalorama. “We see more IVD companies getting into this market.”

A significant amount of food hygiene regulation problems recorded in the EU are due to imports. The different health and safety standards that are carried by varying members of the EU can often result in disagreements and discrepancies.

Through composting, vermiculture and high density vertical growing it is possible to grow 14 times more using 90% less water, energy and labor.

This Book can help any organization achieve world-class excellence in operations and supply-chain management.

Boecker Public Health launches its Social Network sites for the purpose of having an online presence and to be a reference in the Public Health industry.

A North Yorkshire First Aid company has launched a revolutionary new service aimed at making health and safety training both more efficient and cost-effective for all kinds of businesses.

58 Platte River Academy members successfully complete the DiningGrades.com Food Server Certification course for food safety.

Dining Grades launches a solution for restaurant owners to improve guest perceptions on cleanliness and food safety.

Safe Food Solutions’ Basic Food Safety eStart™ now an Approved Food Safety Training Offering in Texas

Dining Grades has reached the final stage in the Mission: Small Business™ competition for a $250,000 small business grant.

Continual expansion of dealer network for Posie Packer Produce Bag Labeler

Created specifically to address the continued implementation of key provisions under the Food Safety Modernization Act, as well as the day-to-day challenges faced by food safety, regulatory and compliance departments across the food industry.

The training courses are offered through Harrisburg University's Food Science & Technology Center (FS&TC), which provides food industry professionals with strategic development opportunities for career advancement.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed the presence of strains of listeria in cantaloupe samples. Currently, there are 33 additional illnesses and 29 deaths reported to be linked to the ongoing outbreak of listeria food poisoning.

Unique application of electronic seal protects multiple tanker hatches and discharge valves

Global Manager Group’s team has successfully implemented ISO 22000 Food Management System for “Kabhi B” outlets. Kabhi B – A retail chain of outlets by Kanhai Foods Pvt. Ltd. having all 25 stations certified for ISO 22000-2005 standard.

InTech launches the first issue of the International Food Risk Analysis Journal with the Food Directorate, Health Canada, and Food Standards Australia/New Zealand, part of the Australian Government's Health and Ageing portfolio on board

Unique product lowers risk of contamination while reducing SKUs

Certification confirms the company’s status as an approved PPE vendor for food manufacturing, processing and service

The IAQ Video Network releases another educational video about important health & safety issues.

Demonstrations of TransAct's Food Service Printers and Food Safety Terminal will be given at the Conference taking place Apr. 28 - 30 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, FL.

TransAct will Showcase the Ithaca(r) 9700 Food Safety Terminal at the 2013 Restaurant Leadership Conference Taking Place April 21 - 24 at the Westin Kierland Resort and Sap in Scottsdale, AZ

The EFSA Panel on Biological Hazards have also developed a model designed the help differentiate between mechanically separated meats and other meat...

Food may taste good in many countries around the world, but food is on average healthier for you in developed countries, according to Kalorama Information’s report "Food Safety...

The Ministry of Agriculture in Germany conducted safety tests on milk over the weekend March 2nd – 3rd after it emerged that thousands of farms had given animals feed contaminated with high levels of the carcinogenic aflatoxin B1.

The recent discovery that some of retailer IKEA’s trademark meatballs in its European stores contained equine DNA will focus attention on the need for better controls for the food supply for some highly dangerous threats, according to Kalorama.

“Vet drug residue threats are one of the threats to the food safety supply that is driving the market for better diagnostic products,” said Bruce Carlson, Publisher of Kalorama. “We see more IVD companies getting into this market.”

Joins a handful of U.S. companies to adopt Global Food Safety Initiative Standards

A significant amount of food hygiene regulation problems recorded in the EU are due to imports. The different health and safety standards that are carried by varying members of the EU can often result in disagreements and discrepancies.

Through composting, vermiculture and high density vertical growing it is possible to grow 14 times more using 90% less water, energy and labor.

Gil Bakal, A&B Ingredients,expects renewed in antimicrobial for use in processed meat and poultry products in light of the recent U.S. PIRG report claiming food recalls are on the rise and the food safety systems are just not working.

At Peter Kölln KGaA, modern product inspection solutions are ensuring full quality control.

This Book can help any organization achieve world-class excellence in operations and supply-chain management.

On 19 October 2012, the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) announced that the updated food facility registration system would become available at 12:01 am. Monday Morning, October 22, 2012.

Knowing which perishables to save and which to throw away in the wake of a power outage can be equally as important as knowing how to prepare for it

Lab to offer holistic testing, inspection and certification services for the food, chemical, textiles, leather and hardlines sectors under one roof Lab spreads across four levels and is equipped with the latest technology

On 15 August 2012, the Department of Health (DOH) amended the standard for veterinary drug residue limits in food by setting the maximum residue limit (MRL) for Ractopamine in beef at 10 µg/kg or ppb.

CytoGuard™ LA, a bactericide solution used for the surface treatment of fresh and RTE meats, is the subject of a new information sheet by from A&B Ingredients, a leading developer, marketer and distributor of high quality natural food ingredients.

Boecker Public Health launches its Social Network sites for the purpose of having an online presence and to be a reference in the Public Health industry.

A North Yorkshire First Aid company has launched a revolutionary new service aimed at making health and safety training both more efficient and cost-effective for all kinds of businesses.

Fairfield, NJ, October 16, 2012– The continuing rise in FDA’s Safety Alerts and Recalls have resulted scattered consumer confidence in food manufacturer’s ability to delivery safe, healthy food products.

This food and beverage industry summit is taking place on 11th-12th February 2013 at Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin Noordwijk, Netherlands.

What do you get when two award-winning companies combine their passions? Something extraordinary!

Safe Food Solutions, a leading provider of online, non-management food safety training, today announced the availability of its newest offering to the K-12 foodservice market: unlimited, basic food safety training for a low, per school rate.

58 Platte River Academy members successfully complete the DiningGrades.com Food Server Certification course for food safety.

Dining Grades launches a solution for restaurant owners to improve guest perceptions on cleanliness and food safety.

On 14 August 2012, the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) issued a draft guidance on adding food categories into the food facility registration.

On 2 July 2012, the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) announced a new testing approach to identify and evaluate illegal drug residues in domestic and imported meat, poultry and egg products.

On 9 July 2012, Commission Regulation (EC) No 124/2009 had been amended by Commission Regulation No. 610/2012. The amendments are an update of maximum levels for the coccidiostats lasalocid sodium, maduramicin, diclazuril, and nicarbazin in foods.

The website offers the nationally recognized ServSafe training program along with workshops and the newly created "Food Safety Show and Tell" kitchen demonstraions for food workers

Accounting for an average of 5% of worldwide GDP, tourism has become one of the largest and fastest growing economic sectors in the world. For many developing countries it is one of the main sources of foreign exchange income.

In summer we see an increase in socialization and food consumption and unfortunately, food poisoning. While we enjoy and thrive in the warm weather unfortunately so do bacteria, which multiply rapidly in warm humid temperatures.

Food Safety Consultants and Ryan Systems have formed a strategic partnership to offer affordable TransCert certification solutions to food transporters who must comply with the FDA’s new guidelines for record keeping and traceability.

Food Safety Show and Tell videos are currently available covering five topics; Personal Hygiene, Cross Contamination, Food Storage and Labeling, Time and Temperature Controls, and Cleaning and Sanitizing.

Safe Food Solutions’ Basic Food Safety eStart™ now an Approved Food Safety Training Offering in Texas

Dining Grades has reached the final stage in the Mission: Small Business™ competition for a $250,000 small business grant.

Continual expansion of dealer network for Posie Packer Produce Bag Labeler

ACI’s FDA & USDA Compliance Boot Camp will engage attendees in a deep-dive, two-day examination of food law fundamentals, including an intense exploration of regulations governing food, including meat, poultry and egg products, as well as beverages

ACI is pleased to announce its upcoming, FDA & USDA Compliance Boot Camp, scheduled to take place on October 3-4, 2012 at the Millennium Knickerbocker in Chicago, IL.

The United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) announced, on 02 May 2012, a series of prevention-based policy measures that are intended to offer better protection for consumers.

Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) Member of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee presented with emerging sensor technology for homeland security, food safety and bio-medical diagnostics.

The North American need for food safety in produce items will require more produce to be packaged and to be labeled with a time sensitive information label for traceback should an food safety issue develop.

Food safety is increasingly top-of-mind for consumers, retailers and food manufacturers alike, with pressure mounting on suppliers to demonstrate the quality of their operations through certification.

SoftTrace Traceability & Quality Management software modules will be implemented in the Centre for Dairy Research, Wisconsin in a traceability partnership designed to augment the center’s initiative to modernize its manufacturing facility.

International Packaged Ice Association Releases Food Safety Guidelines

Concerns surrounding food safety continue, despite many improvements in food production and handling. Foodborne diseases constantly evolve and new infections are often discovered.

It's too easy to count the number of Americans who get sick each year with a food-borne illness...1 in 6. Dexas shares how kids can be empowered to keep an eye on food safety practices at home, by following the A-B-C rule - "always be clean."