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USDA Builds on Actions to Protect Livestock and Public Health from H5N1 Avian Influenza. In partnership with state veterinarians, USDA will implement a tiered strategy to collect milk samples to better assess where H5N1 is present, with the goal to better inform biosecurity and containment measures, as well as to inform state-led efforts to reduce risk to …
Developing a Food Defense Program - Quality Assurance & Food …
Oct 11, 2013 · Developing a Food Defense Program. As it becomes increasingly important for food companies to have food defense programs, it is just as important that those programs be developed and implemented by experienced, knowledgeable persons.
6 Ways to Implement Food Safety Culture Now
Jun 18, 2021 · Food safety culture isn’t one-size-fits-all. “Making it a reality means that throughout the organization, food safety has been defined for each member and department in terms and expectations that are both relevant and clear to them,” said Erica Sheward, director Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
Validation and Verification of Food Safety Control Measures
Jun 11, 2015 · Validation and Verification of Food Safety Control Measures. Food manufacturers are responsible for developing and implementing a food safety program that is scientifically effective (validation) in controlling hazards and complies with …
What Is Quality? - Quality Assurance & Food Safety
Oct 3, 2019 · Quality Assurance & Food Safety. What is quality? Quality is easier said than defined. In various presentations I’ve made, I have asked the audience to write down their definition of service quality in six words or less, in two minutes or less.
Employing TACCP and VACCP for Food Safety and Quality
Apr 4, 2019 · Learn how TACCP and VACCP, two methods of food defense and food fraud assessment, differ from HACCP and FSMA. Find out how they can help food facilities comply with regulations and protect consumers' health and integrity.
Environmental Monitoring Program: An Early Warning System for ...
Dec 10, 2013 · Environmental Monitoring Program: An Early Warning System for Microbiological Hazards. Because pathogenic microorganisms often contaminate food environments, it is critical to monitor the hygienic environment in the food manufacturing facility for the production of high quality and safe food products.
Uncloaking the GFSI Requirements for Food Packaging
Feb 11, 2014 · The food industry is increasingly asking packaging manufacturers to be certified to GFSI standards. What does this mean for your packaging suppliers?
Designing Your Hygienic Zoning - Quality Assurance & Food Safety
Feb 5, 2019 · By Lisa Lupo. Sanitary design is nothing new, but you may be surprised to learn that mention of the term can be found as far back as 1884. An article in American Architect and Architecture magazine cited a paper by Benjamin Ward Richardson M.D. stating that absolute cleanliness “is the beginning and the end of the sanitary design, and that such perfect cleanliness would wipe off all the ...
Flying Insect Control with ILTs - Quality Assurance & Food Safety
Apr 3, 2012 · Insect Light Traps (ILTs) can help provide control of a number of flying insects and, according to FDA GMPs, UV light traps can be used in certain areas, as long as they are designed and placed to prevent further contamination …