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In 1995, the Target Group founded what would eventually become Food Safety Magazine. At the time, food manufacturers and producers were faced with accelerating developments in analytical and testing instrumentation and procedures, combined with an increase in the scope and range of federal regulations affecting their industry. To meet those needs the publication, then called Food Testing & Analysis, would provide in-depth coverage of the factors driving industry growth, and create a forum for discussing the latest trends, issues, and technologies. In response to the needs and demands of the market, the content of the magazine shifted to focus on the quality assurance and quality control issues of food processors including sanitation, microbiology and process control. Back then, the term "food safety" didn't really exist, and we were discussing and writing about it as the definition and market emerged. In 2001, we changed the name to Food Safety Magazine to more closely reflect our mission. Today, we continue to be the definitive voice and source of science-based solutions for food safety and quality specialists worldwide.

USDA-ARS and University of Arkansas, Fayetteville researchers demonstrated thymol’s ability to inhibit and inactivate Sa...
09/17/2026

USDA-ARS and University of Arkansas, Fayetteville researchers demonstrated thymol’s ability to inhibit and inactivate Salmonella Infantis biofilms on polystyrene and stainless steel surfaces, and described its effects on biofilm formation genes, suggesting the plant-derived compound's potential for use in poultry and food processing facilities.

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Abbott Nutrition will pay the U.S. and states a $385 million settlement for “knowingly manufacturing infant formula purc...
09/16/2026

Abbott Nutrition will pay the U.S. and states a $385 million settlement for “knowingly manufacturing infant formula purchased with taxpayer dollars [under state Medicaid and WIC programs] in an environment that put the products at unacceptable risk of microbial contamination.”

In 2022, FDA investigated Abbott's Sturgis, Michigan plant after receiving complaints of Cronobacter sakazakii infection in infants who were fed formula produced at the facility. Although FDA never made a definitive link between Abbott products and the sickened babies, the agency did find C. sakazakii in the environment and cited safety deficiencies at the plant. This led to the shutdown of the Sturgis location—one of the U.S.’s most significant producers of infant formula—greatly contributing to the subsequent nationwide infant formula shortage.

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A HACCP plan encompasses the elements required by the seven HACCP principles, but effective implementation depends on a ...
09/16/2026

A HACCP plan encompasses the elements required by the seven HACCP principles, but effective implementation depends on a broader system of prerequisite programs, supporting procedures, document controls, training, and management oversight. These supporting programs compel companies to develop, document, implement, and maintain a large number of procedures in many different areas.

Most processors will already have some elements of a formal program in place before initiating development of a HACCP-based system. This article focuses on the fundamentals of building such a system from the ground up.

🖊️ By Richard F. Stier, M.S.

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The European Union remains one of the world's most complex and closely monitored regulatory markets for pesticide residu...
09/16/2026

The European Union remains one of the world's most complex and closely monitored regulatory markets for pesticide residues.

Join us for a practical overview of the EU MRL-setting process, recent regulatory developments that are increasing compliance complexity, and how organizations can leverage regulatory intelligence technology to stay informed and reduce risk.

Attendees will gain insight into how MRLs are established and implemented within the EU, emerging challenges related to Member State-level residue standards, and best practices for monitoring regulatory changes and protecting market access.

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Proposed amendments to EU food hygiene regulations would provide food business operators with greater flexibility in the...
09/16/2026

Proposed amendments to EU food hygiene regulations would provide food business operators with greater flexibility in the storage of fresh meat from domestic ungulates (i.e., cattle, sheep, pigs) before freezing, based on a recent EFSA scientific opinion. The draft regulations are open for public comment through October 5.

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It is no secret that 2026 has been an eventful year in the world of food safety. As food manufacturers move through the ...
09/15/2026

It is no secret that 2026 has been an eventful year in the world of food safety. As food manufacturers move through the final quarter of the year, recall activity is sending a clear message that the industry is not facing isolated failures, but rather recurring breakdowns in the systems designed to prevent them.

By studying 2026 recall patterns and acting before weaknesses become failures, manufacturers can protect consumers, preserve trust, and enter 2027 with stronger preventive controls.

🖊️ By Noemi Gonzalez, PCQI, CFSHM, CFSM, QSM

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The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has published a guideline outlining its approach to the risk asse...
09/15/2026

The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has published a guideline outlining its approach to the risk assessment of non-intentionally added substances in food contact materials, including analytical and toxicological requirements based on migration levels. The resource is primarily intended to support dossiers for new substances in Germany.

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Knowing where to find an answer is not the same as understanding. Understanding is not the same as remembering. And reme...
09/14/2026

Knowing where to find an answer is not the same as understanding. Understanding is not the same as remembering. And remembering is not the same as knowing when, where, and how to apply answers.

For those of us who develop food safety education, that leads to a question we should be asking now: Are we providing enough opportunities for learners to practice using what they know?

The next evolution in food safety education will be defined by how effectively we turn information into learning, how that learning is retained over time, and whether we create the opportunities to apply it.

🖊️ By Rance Baker and Sharon D. Unkart, Ph.D. at the National Environmental Health Association

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This article focuses on two main questions: 1. Why do food safety failures persist in high-velocity manufacturing settin...
09/14/2026

This article focuses on two main questions:

1. Why do food safety failures persist in high-velocity manufacturing settings despite the presence of comprehensive technical controls?

2. How do organizational beliefs and governance models influence ongoing risk exposure in these environments?

The study demonstrates that meaningful progress in preventive control systems requires fundamental changes in how risk is understood, prioritized, and managed to meet the specific challenges of modern, high-speed production environments.

🖊️ By Dom Mitial

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In eight Canadian sampling and testing assignments spanning several years and various targeted food commodities, the maj...
09/14/2026

In eight Canadian sampling and testing assignments spanning several years and various targeted food commodities, the majority of samples tested were deemed to be satisfactory when analyzed for chemical contaminants, hygiene indicators, and pathogenic bacteria, viruses, and parasites.

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