Posts By: Sonia Salas

The Current State of Rapid Testing for the Fresh Produce Sector

In addition to prevention measures, there are additional measures and tools such as rapid testing that hold promise to offer timely information to support food safety decisions every day. Various methods and devices are already on the market, but there is confusion regarding rapid testing accuracy and what it means or does not mean. This ...

FDA Virtual Town Hall: New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint

On August 26, the Food and Beverage Issue Alliance and the Consumer Brands Association will host a town hall with Federal Drug Administration (FDA) Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannas to discuss the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint. Yiannas will provide details on the blueprint followed by a Q&A to answer any audience questions. Western ...

COVID-19 Employee Health and Food Safety Checklist Now Available

To assist the food industry as it navigates changes to operations related to COVID-19, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have developed an “Employee Health and Food Safety Checklist for Human and Animal Food Operations during the COVID-19 Pandemic.”  The checklist is designed to serve as a quick ...