Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points

USDA proposes modernizing food safety in egg plants

12-Jan-2018 By Joseph James Whitworth

The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) is proposing to modernize food safety inspection systems at egg products plants.

Good Food Concepts recalls beef, pork and poultry

22-Oct-2015 By Chloe Ryan

Colorado-based Good Food Concepts is recalling approximately 12,566 pounds of beef, pork and poultry products that were produced without a fully implemented Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan.

Suppliers must meet new guidelines by mid-2016

Walmart leads the charge toward improved poultry safety (Part 1)

19-Dec-2014 By Heidi Parsons

To better protect its customers against foodborne illnesses, Walmart announced it is beefing up its poultry safety guidelines for US suppliers.

US beef association calls Brazilian food safety into question

08-May-2014 By Georgi Gyton

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) in the US has highlighted what it calls "significant flaws" in Brazil’s meat inspection systems.

CAT Squared launches mobile food safety software

22-Jan-2013 By Rod Addy

US software firm CAT Squared has partnered Janam Technologies to launch food safety data analysis software that can be used with a handheld mobile device for added convenience.

US clamps down on poultry hygiene

10-Dec-2012

The US is tightening hygiene controls on ground and mechanically-separated poultry in the wake of several salmonella outbreaks linked to these products.

HACCP measures must be reassessed due to salmonella outbreaks, says USDA

05-Dec-2012

Producers of not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) ground chicken and turkey must reassess their Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) due to recent salmonella outbreaks, said the USDA.

USDA stengthens E.coli controls

04-May-2012 By Melodie Michel

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a new series of measures meant to protect consumers from E.coli infections.

Consumer group calls for global safety rethink

17-Jun-2008 By Neil Merrett

The consolidation of food safety systems into a form of
"one-size-fits-all" regulation may undermine hygienic
manufacturing, warns consumer rights group Food and Water Watch.

Roundtable targets EU allergen policy revamp

29-Jan-2008 By Neil Merrett

A roundtable discussion on allergen legislation to be held next
month in Italy could spell the end of "may contain"
warnings on food labels, according to one of its organisers.

Safety guide proposed for growing fresh-cut produce market

09-Mar-2006 By Ahmed ElAmin

A draft guidance on the processing of most fresh-cut fruits and
vegetables sets out standards producers should follow in reducing
food safety hazards.