QA Magazine

04/30/2025

An effective Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) is critical for maintaining food safety and quality in manufacturing facilities. Neogen Hygiene Monitoring Field Application Scientist Taylor Lecy explains how facilities can mitigate risks by identifying contamination risks, implementing strategic sampling and analyzing data. https://buff.ly/SR6xZcG

04/29/2025

Since its founding by Dave Thomas in 1969, the Wendy’s Co. has served consumers by focusing on using quality fresh ingredients without cutting corners off anything, including its never-frozen beef.

04/29/2025

More than 30 consumer, industry and public health stakeholders signed a letter urging U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins two reinstate two longstanding food safety advisory committees, the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods and the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection, which were terminated by the Trump administration March 6. https://buff.ly/cn9c8v3

More than 30 consumer, industry and public health stakeholders signed a letter urging U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins two reinstate two longstanding food safety advisory committees, the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods and the National Advisory Committee...

04/29/2025

The agency said additional consideration is needed in light of feedback received during the public comment period. https://buff.ly/ayDwTzc

The agency said additional consideration is needed in light of feedback received during the public comment period.

04/29/2025

Food safety hinges on preventing cross-contamination, a challenge often addressed through color-coded cleaning tools. By assigning specific colors to designated areas, food manufacturers can minimize the risk of spreading harmful bacteria. Jenna Ponshock, with seven years of expertise in hygiene and sanitation products, helps businesses implement these critical practices through strategic product sourcing. https://buff.ly/Eb5y8pa

04/26/2025

Explore chlorine dioxide's capabilities in resetting your plant’s environment of harmful pathogens and solutions to integrate into your food safety protocols in this webinar sponsored by Pureline.

April 22 2025 What if a decontamination service could enhance your food safety measures while saving time and resources? What if your production lines could have a bacterial “reset” — a clean environment with a 6-log reduction in pathogens such as Listeria and Salmonella? Chlorine dioxide fum...

04/25/2025

Jill Stuber talks food safety culture, being a nerd for food safety and more. https://buff.ly/4DWAoFe

04/25/2025

Developing and maintaining a strong food safety culture requires engagement from every team member, from the management team to the floor staff. Austin Welch, a Hygiene Expert at Meritech, is with us today to answer a few questions about food safety culture. https://buff.ly/zQwrVgR

04/24/2025

Don’t leave your bird-related pest control problems to a wing and a prayer. Use these tips to make sure you’ve got a top-flight plan.

04/24/2025

Dynamic pest management programs ensure food safety, reduce waste and protect commodities from adulteration. It is crucial for sustainable agriculture, maintaining food supply and preventing catastrophic losses. By controlling pests, we safeguard public health and support a stable, secure food system for future generations. https://buff.ly/b8b1ZtS

04/23/2025

We caught up with traceability experts to find out how to make your plan top notch, including tips, tricks and more.

FDA’s final traceability rule is closer than you think. Make sure you’re prepared with these tips.

04/23/2025

The agency will establish a national standard and timeline for the food industry to transition from petrochemical-based dyes to natural alternatives. https://buff.ly/jhmo4RQ

The agency will establish a national standard and timeline for the food industry to transition from petrochemical-based dyes to natural alternatives.

04/23/2025

Miguel Villa, Senior Vice President, Industrial Applications at bioMérieux, explains how the xPRO™ Program has been the catalyst advancing molecular diagnostics across food safety and quality programs through the rapid development of innovative, custom testing solutions. https://buff.ly/oqyNg2s

04/22/2025

Food safety isn’t a novel concept. As long as people have needed to eat (so, forever), they’ve needed to be able to do so knowing (hoping, expecting) that the food is safe. Here is a fraction of the landmark moments in food safety history.