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The rising number of product recalls suggests that a more comprehensive, adaptive approach to prevention is needed. Organizations must evaluate several key areas, including robust operational and quality programs, clear standard operating procedures (SOPs), and comprehensive training programs. 

The dairy sector contributes significantly to the resilience and economic viability of farmers and rural communities. Most of the milk produced across the world comes from either independent, family-owned farms or smallholder farms and cooperatives, rather than from large, corporate farming operations.

The Swedish Food Agency is now offering free, public access to its full suite of food safety education e-learning courses, which may be of interest to food business owners and food inspectors.

Small and midsized businesses striving for full compliance with the Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule (PCHF Rule) average $22,000 in upfront costs and $8,000 in every subsequent year, one study suggests.

The Consumer Good Forum’s Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has launched a consultation on a new Food Safety Auditor Professional Development Framework.

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has endorsed the Chartered Trading Standards Institute’s (CTSI’s) Professional Competency in Feed qualification route.

To celebrate National Food Safety Month in September, the National Restaurant Association and ServSafe are offering special educational content for foodservice and food retail establishments to deeply explore the causes of foodborne illnesses and how to prevent and respond to outbreaks.

In the spirit of collaboration, FDA's Office of Regulatory Affairs has partnered with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture and North Carolina State University to create "Introduction to Public Health Food Inspections," the first-of-its-kind course to offer students a comprehensive understanding of federal regulatory food inspections and enforcement.

The Partnership for Food Safety Education’s 2025 Consumer Food Safety Education Conference will be held March 13–14 in Houston, Texas. The event will equip health and food safety educators with knowledge and tools to prevent foodborne illness at the consumer level.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) e-Learning Academy now offers free, certified online learning courses on topics related to Codex Alimentarius in English, French, and Spanish.