Senators Call Out FDA for Proposed Cuts to State, Local Food Safety Programs. U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tina Smith (D-MN), Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) wrote to Jim Jones, deputy commissioner for human foods at the FDA, seeking an explanation regarding the agency’s plans to significantly reduce funding for state and local food safety …

Dec 30, 2024 · Revisit QA’s Top 10 Most-Read Articles of 2024. From coverage of the McDonald’s E. coli outbreak to expert tips on disinfecting and sanitizing with HOCL, here’s a look at the most-read news articles this year, as reported by Google Analytics.

Dec 11, 2023 · HARRISBURG, Pa. — Since its peak in 2020 and 2021, cooking at home has decreased slightly, but 64% of Americans are continuing to do so to save money and control their budget, reported the National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA), with 81% of consumers cooking more than half their meals at home. After gaining confidence in the kitchen …

Dec 3, 2024 · BARCELONA, Spain — Veeva Systems announced its new cloud-based digital Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) solution. Delivering HACCP management as part of the Veeva QualityOne Suite will help food and beverage manufacturers streamline food safety and quality processes, improve visibility and control over critical risks and enable …

Sep 23, 2024 · In the food and beverage (F&B) industry, sanitation is not merely a routine task — it’s a critical component of ensuring food safety and maintaining consumer trust. Effective sanitation practices are essential for preventing contamination, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and protecting public health.

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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 …

Mar 26, 2014 · Kill-step validation is a preemptive scientific evaluation that provides documentary evidence that a particular process (e.g., cooking, frying, chemical treatment, extrusion, etc.) is capable of consistently delivering a product that meets predetermined specifications.

Food Safety Summit. Mon, May 12 2025 - Thu, May 15 2025. Rosemont, Ill.