February/March 2025

Food Safety Magazine

The cover story in the February/March ’25 issue of Food Safety Magazine discusses how to prevent allergen cross-contamination in a food service environment, including practical guidance and best practices. Additional features explore 2024 food recall trends and what they mean for the industry, and also provide a regulatory perspective on the technical challenges faced by the rapidly developing cannabis-infused edibles market.

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Proactive Allergen Prevention in the Foodservice Industry

The primary controls to prevent undeclared allergens must start in the supply chain and continue in the foodservice establishment, using multiple elements to prevent the hazard

Hal King Ph.D. Steven A. Lyon Ph.D.

February 11, 2025

This article discusses how to prevent allergen cross-contamination in a foodservice environment, with expert guidance on methods and best practices from food safety experts and business leaders from the retail foodservice sector.

Widening Recalls and Class Action Lawsuits: Alarming Recall Trends in 2024

The world of recall exposure and management is changing, making it more important than ever that you are fully protecting your company and brand

Shawn Stevens

February 11, 2025

This article examines food recall trends for 2024, including USDA and FDA guidance expanding the scope of recalls and class action lawsuits filed in response to foodborne illness and recall events. The author discusses what these trends mean for industry, and if they are expected to continue into the future.

Cannabis Innovation From a Regulator's Perspective

Each novel cannabis product that hits the marketplace introduces a new series of questions regarding product safety and efficacy

Lori Dodson M.S., M.T. (ASCP)

February 10, 2025

This article provides a regulatory perspective on some of the technical challenges that growing cannabis markets face, specifically focusing on product standardization, quality control testing, and consumer education and awareness amid a rapidly developing industry.

Recall Forensics: Uncovering the Hidden Triggers Behind the Surge in Food and Beverage Recalls—Part 2

Building resilience through attention to detail is an invaluable strategy for closing critical food safety gaps and preventing costly recalls

Robert (Bob) Manning M.B.A., M.S., M.E.M.

February 11, 2025

Despite new regulations, food safety programs, and third-party audits, food recalls are expected to reach a five-year high. Part two of this article series continues exploring the reasons behind this trend, and identifies a list of precursors that, if identified and addressed, could close critical gaps and help prevent recalls.

Live: February 26, 2025, at 11:00 am EST: This webinar will cover the roll of digitalization in addressing food safety challenges and the potential of AI in food safety.

Live: March 4, 2025, at 2:00 pm EST: This webinar will explore the importance of audits, the types of audits to anticipate, and step-by-step guidance to ensure a seamless experience

Change Management of Food Safety Culture: Effective Strategies for Achieving Greatness

Live: March 11, 2025, at 11:00 EDT: During this webinar, attendees will gain practical knowledge on successful food safety culture change programs and transformation journeys from real-world experiences, enabling attendees to navigate challenges and achieve lasting improvements in their FSC initiatives.

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