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EU Webinar to Explore Food System Security, Resilience, Threat Anticipation
4+ hour, 1+ min ago (302+ words) Four European research and innovation projects will host a joint webinar on July 3, 2026, focused on strengthening food system security through resilience, preparedness, and threat anticipation. The online event, titled, "Advancing Food System Security: From Early Signals to Systemic Resilience," will…...
The Evolving Role of the Quality Assurance Professional in Food Safety
8+ hour, 38+ min ago (586+ words) The role of quality assurance (QA) professionals in the food industry is undergoing a major transformation. Once seen primarily as compliance enforcers, QA teams are now expected to be strategic business partners, shaping food safety culture, driving skills development, and…...
Safe Food Handling Tips for America's 250 Potluck from Partnership for Food Safety Education
6+ hour, 7+ min ago (321+ words) The Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) is encouraging communities participating in America's 250th Potluck, a "national effort to organize potlucks in every neighborhood in America," to follow safe food handling practices that reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Foodborne illness…...
EU Changes Certifications for U. S. Mollusk Imports, Increases Checks for Other High-Risk Foods
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (268+ words) The EU has implemented increased checks on certain food imports at the border, and has also introduced new certificate requirements for shipments of mollusks and other aquaculture products from the U. S. The European Commission has updated the requirements for imports of…...
Busting Myths: New World Screwworm is Not a Food Safety Risk
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (277+ words) In a new video published by the U. S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) in collaboration with the Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE), Mindy Brashears, Ph. D. , USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety, explained the implications of the…...
Consumer Reports to USDA: Release Validation Data on Salmonella Tests for Breaded, Stuffed Chicken Products
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (200+ words) Consumer Reports (CR) has called on the U. S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) to release data supporting its evaluation of Salmonella testing methods for not-ready-to-eat (NRTE), breaded and stuffed chicken products, citing concerns about transparency surrounding continued…...
EU Member States Report Challenges in Implementing Food Safety Culture Official Controls
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (269+ words) The recently published results show that, although Member States have made progress toward implementation of controls for and enforcement of the food safety requirements outlined in EU law, most countries also report challenges due to their novelty and the difficulty…...
Researchers Find Plant Extract Effectively Removes Microplastics from Drinking Water
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (339+ words) Based on their findings, the researchers believe that Moringa oleifera seed extract could serve as a sustainable alternative to conventional alum coagulants for microplastic removal in drinking water treatments. Microplastic pollution in water, crops, and food animals is an issue…...
FDA Traceability Rule Readiness Exercises Reveal Supply Chain Coordination Matters More than Technology
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (446+ words) A series of tabletop exercises held by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed industry's progress and challenges in meeting the requirements of the Food Traceability Rule, also known as Section 204(d) of the Food Safety Modernization Act(FSMA 204). The current…...
Study Shows Standard Gluten Tests May Miss Some Residues in "Gluten-Free" Beer
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (312+ words) Under EU regulations and Codex Alimentarius guidelines, foods may be labeled gluten-free if they contain no more than 20 milligrams (mg) of gluten per kilogram (kg). The threshold is intended to prevent reactions in most people with celiac disease. For the…...