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First Study of S. argenteus in Food Processing

May 9, 2022

Researchers in Japan have published the first known study of Staphylococcus argenteus, a novel foodborne pathogen, in food processing facilities.

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A Quarter of Cooks Cause Cross-Contamination Whether They Wash Chicken or Not

Bailee Henderson

April 8, 2022

Regardless of whether or not cooks wash their poultry or not before cooking it, bacterial contamination is rampant in the kitchen, a recent study finds.

PSSI Chemical Innovations Earns Excellent SQF Quality Certification For Third Year in a Row

January 15, 2021

PSSI has announced their chemical division, PSSI Chemical Innovations, has earned its SQF Quality Certification for its third year in a row.

How food processors can fight cross-contamination

Processors must have a detailed plan and execute it properly to prevent big problems.

Casey Laughman

February 21, 2018

To prevent cross-contamination in your plant, you have to consider every single step in the chain and do everything you can to ensure that none of the links are weak.

Study: Safer meat requires reducing risks where food animals are raised

A variety of pre-harvest interventions can significantly reduce the risk that bacteria harmful to humans will infect food animals.

July 24, 2017

Wider use of evidence-based food safety interventions on farms and feedlots would significantly reduce the risk of people getting sick from contaminated meat and poultry, according to a report released The Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia.

Live: December 3, 2024 at 10:00 am EST: From this webinar, attendees will learn important factors to consider when specifying hygienic design requirements for equipment and facilities.

Live: December 12, 2024 at 2:00 pm EST: From this webinar, attendees will be able to identify the different requirements for ready-to-eat and not-ready-to-eat products.