temperature control | Food Safety

Reducing Food Safety Risks in Transporting Food

Although many challenges affect transporting food safely, two stand out across industries: cross-contamination and food defense

Ryan Brown Sean Leighton

June 12, 2023

In a dynamic shipping environment, the need to anticipate and reduce food safety risks across the supply chain requires innovation, strategic leadership, and strong partnerships between food and transportation companies. This article will provide a brief history of food safety in transportation, a review of current trends, and insights into strategies and cultural expectations to prevent and control food safety risks in transportation.

SmartBox System Could Enable Safer Home Food Deliveries

January 12, 2023

HomeValet Inc. has announced a new food safety compliance and risk management system for food delivery “from Store-to-Door.”

Critical Findings for Produce Food Safety: Cyclospora, Listeria, and Sanitation

Bailee Henderson

July 21, 2022

The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has published a summary of the 2022 CPS Symposium, highlighting several crucial food safety findings related to Cyclospora, Listeria, biofilm control, sanitization methods, and more.

Researchers Develop Antimicrobial 'Jelly Ice Cubes' for Safer Cold Storage

December 30, 2021

The cooling cubes are antimicrobial, reusable, and compostable, making them safer for a variety of cooling applications.

Tech Update

How strong is your weakest link in the cold food chain?

Sharon Spielman

August 20, 2019

Many foodborne illnesses occur because a link in the cold food chain was weak or broken, with temperature inconsistencies that allowed pathogens to begin growing.

Using temperature indicators to keep food out of ‘danger zone’

How processors can keep food at safe temperatures, even during transport.

Bruce Gaydos

March 12, 2018

The “Danger Zone” for bacteria growth is between 40 degrees Fahrenheit and 140 degrees Fahrenheit. In this zone, bacteria grows most rapidly and can double in number in as little as 20 minutes.

Supply Chain

How to mitigate temperature-controlled shipping risks

Mark Petersen

July 4, 2017

Learn how shippers can help mitigate supply chain risks and better control final outcomes of temperature-sensitive freight.

Automation Series

Automated temperature monitoring and control ensure food safety

Automated temperature monitoring and control help ensure food safety during transit, processing and storage, and satisfy electronic recordkeeping requirements.