MRLs, Metabolites, and Degradation Products
The fungicide fosetyl-aluminum doesn’t stick around long once it’s been applied in the field. In fact, it will almost certainly be completely hydrolyzed (split by water) into ethanol and phosphonic […]
DFA’s Annual Pinnacle Club, and Coming Changes to DFA’s Audits
If you receive our newsletter, chances are you’re very familiar with our GMP-based “member audits”. For over 60 years now DFA has provided facility inspections for its members as part of […]
Preparing for Harvest, Precautionary Steps to a Safe Food Plant
We are now in the hottest time of the year, the dog days of summer. This will change soon, and those in the food and agriculture industries look forward to […]
Intentional Adulteration of Food Products — What it Is and Why You Should Be Concerned
Understanding the Risk You may have recently heard this story about a girl who tragically died from an allergic response to peanut allergen – from something her boyfriend consumed. It […]
An overview of GFSI Scheme Compliance and Compatibility With FSMA Regulations
The Food Safety Modernization (FSMA) act will go into effect the beginning of September 2016, and these rules will impact food safety programs for the next two to three years, […]
Schneider Industries Offers Food Processing Equipment Auction
Schneider Industries is offering an online only auction of equipment from a McKenzie Cranberries plant that has closed. The auction sale ends July 19th. McKenzie Cranberries processes infused berries with […]
Water Quality in the World of FSMA
The recent winter’s rains may have provided some relief from the drought, but the implementation of the Produce Safety Rule under FSMA will introduce a new water issue for food […]
Keeping Up-To-Date with GFSI/Schemes
Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), a non-profit foundation, was launched in May 2000 with a vision to drive continuous improvement in food safety to strengthen consumer confidence worldwide. The GFSI […]
SFC 2016 Recap and Presentations Now Available
The Safe Food California team would like to extend its thanks to all of those who participated in making Safe Food California 2016 the success that it was. We hope […]
Allergen Control
Over the past decade there has been an upward trend in food allergen recalls due to cross-contamination or cross contact and mislabeling. Approximately one third of recalls between September 2009 […]