Opinion & Contributed Articles

Naughty or Nice

— OPINION — Most of us think that the lyrics of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” is where “Naughty or Nice” lists originated. Truth is “Naughty or Nice” pre-dates the

By Dan Flynn

/ 24 Dec 2022

Publisher’s Platform: A little food safety fiction – sorta

— OPINION — A produce nightmare at retail – the only thing those consumers will remember is your father’s restaurant Your father had a great idea for a restaurant when he was

By Bill Marler

/ 20 Dec 2022

Publisher’s Platform: A little food safety fiction – sorta

The FDA should not wait to initiate significant and lasting change

— OPINION — By Sarah Gallo When baby formula disappeared from shelves following a recall earlier this year, it raised the question of how something this big, affecting millions across the U.

By Guest Opinion

/ 30 Nov 2022

The FDA should not wait to initiate significant and lasting change

Loco ‘local’ food law and Lewis and Clark

By Jeff Havens Editor’s note: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, mapped and explored the Louisiana Purchase and areas West from 1804 to 1806, including

By Guest Contributor

/ 29 Nov 2022

Loco ‘local’ food law and Lewis and Clark

FSIS and fixing the problem

Editor’s note: This is part four of a four-part series. In the previous three articles, I described what I consider the underlying causes of the devolution of FSIS

By Dr. Michael Fisher

/ 28 Nov 2022

Publisher’s Platform: Memories of a Naughty and Nice List

— OPINION — I have been thinking it has been some time since I dug into a Naughty or Nice list. Here is one we at Food Safety News put together (with

By Bill Marler

/ 27 Nov 2022

Publisher’s Platform: Memories of a Naughty and Nice List

Letter From The Editor: New Products

Sometime during the pandemic, I found myself at the Apple store in Austin. I needed a replacement for my MacBook Air and a nice lady helping me suggested I add

By Dan Flynn

/ 25 Nov 2022

FDA’s traceability rule is a game changer for food safety

— OPINION — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has taken a landmark action that I believe will change the way government and industry work together to keep food safe and,

By Frank Yiannas

/ 17 Nov 2022

FDA’s traceability rule is a game changer for food safety

FSIS and a fundmental truth

— OPINION — Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of a 4-part series. Between 1906 and 1992, FSIS and its predecessors attracted minimal public attention as they quietly pursued their

By Dr. Michael Fisher

/ 14 Nov 2022

Federal meat inspection has failed to adapt to operational environment

Editor’s note: This is the first of a four-part series. I had two simultaneous careers: the U.S. Army Reserve and the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection

By Dr. Michael Fisher

/ 7 Nov 2022

Federal meat inspection has failed to adapt to operational environment

Chlorine dioxide: The last line of defense in sanitizing food processing facilities

Sanitizing as part of preventive controls is a requirement of food processing facilities. But, when microorganisms like E. coli, Listeria, Salmonella, Staphylococcus Aureus and others persist, chlorine dioxide gas may

By News Desk

/ 7 Nov 2022

Chlorine dioxide: The last line of defense in sanitizing food processing facilities

Risk-based science should drive food safety policy

— OPINION — By Joe Reardon, Senior Director of Food Safety Programs, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)

By Guest Contributor

/ 1 Nov 2022

Risk-based science should drive food safety policy

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Opinion & Contributed Articles

Naughty or Nice

Publisher’s Platform: A little food safety fiction – sorta

The FDA should not wait to initiate significant and lasting change

Loco ‘local’ food law and Lewis and Clark

FSIS and fixing the problem

Publisher’s Platform: Memories of a Naughty and Nice List

Letter From The Editor: New Products

FDA’s traceability rule is a game changer for food safety

FSIS and a fundmental truth

Federal meat inspection has failed to adapt to operational environment

Chlorine dioxide: The last line of defense in sanitizing food processing facilities

Risk-based science should drive food safety policy

Your Support Protects Public Health