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The Benefits of Environmental Monitoring

Each year roughly 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die from foodborne illnesses according to the CDC. As our food supply becomes progressively more globalized, the need to strengthen food safety systems in and between countries has become much more apparent. Legislation like the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) now enables
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Salmonella- The Most Common Bacterial Foodborne Disease

Salmonella – we all know its bad for us but why? What is it? Where does it come from? Why should we care? Does my company have a plan in place if something tests positive? With all the news lately about one recall after another, it is easy to be tormented with endless questions. I
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Creativity from Chaos: Three Companies Using Technology to Make Life Easier for Growers

Every day, Farmers are being asked to do more with less, and to do it faster, safer, with fewer people, and for less money. If you look at these problems altogether, they can seem insurmountable – but there is hope! Innovation thrives during times of adversity. As a society, we do our best work when
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Food Safety Culture is a Key Element in Food Safety Management’s Tool Box

An Article by the Acheson Group “The way we do things around here” – that is the favorite definition of food safety culture for Frank Yiannas, former Vice-President of Food Safety for Walmart, current Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy & Response with the Food and Drug Administration, and author of a couple of books on

Safe Food Alliance Introduces the Business Development Team

The Safe Food Alliance team is proud to introduce the newest additions to the family. Annette Magee, Juan M. Sanchez, and Joseph Nicholl now represent our Business Development team with Safe Food Alliance. Each member brings with them a unique set of skills which make them a well-rounded team ready to serve the needs of

January Industry Events

Almond Board 2/6 Lunch and Learn: Springtime Management Strategies Limited to the first 20 RSVPs. For more information, contact Spencer Cooper at (209) 604-3727 or scooper@almondboard.com 2/7 Global Communications Committee Meeting 2/13-2/14 Strategic Ag Innovation Committee Strategic Meeting For more information, contact Debye Hunter at (209) 343-3230 or dhunter@almondboard.com 2/20 Technical and Regulatory Affairs Meeting

What is FDA Detention and What Do We Do About it?

Written by Thomas Jones, Senior Director of Analytical Services and Pam Cooper, Quality Assurance Manager for Safe Food Alliance Detention; a word associated with childhood pranks, the principal’s office, guilt, and remorse. In a similar fashion, receiving notice from the United States (US) government that your facility’s products have been detained can also trigger those
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The Importance of Food Safety Culture

In my role, I routinely work with facilities pursuing a third-party food safety certification audit for the first time. After four years of assisting and educating people about the audit process, I have noticed that you can recognize early on whether a company’s pursuit is focused more on obtaining the necessary certificate or in ensuring

What is the difference between the HACCP and HARPC?

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law by the United States Congress in 2011. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is mandated to implement the FSMA new food safety regulations.The essence of FSMA proposed rules is prevention; i.e., a shift from a reactive to a protective and preventative approach. With the globalization
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Intro to Produce Safety

The Produce Safety rule, which is part of a larger set of food safety regulations recently issued by the U.S. FDA, applies to growers of produce within the U.S. This includes both traditional “fresh produce”, as well as tree nuts and dried fruit among other items. The full title of this regulation is “Standards for
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The History of HACCP

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) is a systematic approach to hazard identification, assessment of risk, and control. It is used by many facilities in the food industry to ensure that all food that is consumed is safe to eat.HACCP originated in the 1960’s, when the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Pillsbury

The Beginners Guide to HACCP

The importance of an effective food safety system cannot be overstated. According to a study conducted by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), food recalls cost companies an average of $10 million per incident. That is why Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles are so important. They create the

Safe Food Alliance participates in Camp Fire Relief Funds On Behalf of Industry Partners

Safe Food Alliance participates in Camp Fire Relief Funds On Behalf of Industry Partners On November 8th, 2018 a deadly fire hit the city of Paradise. In the days that followed, lives would be lost, homes would be destroyed, and the state of California would be forever changed. The DFA of California Walnut Export Committee
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December Industry Events

Almond Board 1/16 Ag Regulatory Subcommittee Meeting – Conference Call – 9:00 a.m. For more information, contact Lynn Jordan at (209) 343-3237 or ljordan@almondboard.com 1/24 Almond Quality and Food Safety Committee Meeting FFor more information, contact Jayme Puthoff at (209) 343-3279 or jputhoff@almondboard.com American Pistachio Growers Annual Conference February 25, 2019 – February 27, 2019

FDA Releases New Food Defense Updates

On December 10th, 2018 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a Food Defense update on the Intentional Adulteration Rule. In the update, the FDA lays out new free ways to complete the required Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) training. The FDA has provided a number of resources and links to courses that can be
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Be Prepared: Container Theft

One seemingly regular night, Frank Burgwin left the engine running on his locked Freightliner and rushed into a truck stop to grab a takeout hamburger in Arkansas. When he returned to his freightliner, his tractor and the flatbed with 48,000 pounds of aluminum had vanished. An off-duty Consolidated Freight Driver then helped Burgwin find the
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The Value of Proactive Mycotoxin Prevention in the Age of the Food Safety Modernization Act [Part 3]

This is the final installment of a three-part series on Mycotoxins written by VICAM. If you missed a segment of this series, check out part one and part two. THE ROLE OF MYCOTOXIN TESTING IN FSMA COMPLIANCE As the FDA’s new approach to food safety continues to unfold, rigorous mycotoxin testing promises to become a cornerstone
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Safe Food California Returns to Monterey

Sacramento, California November 19, 2018 – Safe Food Alliance presents the 5th annual Safe Food California Conference. From April 1st through 4th, 2019 the conference will return to the Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, California. The event acts as a resource for the food industry, giving attendees a unique opportunity to come together and learn

Weekly Poll: What is your biggest food safety training obstacle?

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Test Your Internal Auditing Knowledge! [QUIZ]

Trivia Quiz (copy)

The Benefits of Environmental Monitoring

Each year roughly 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die from foodborne illnesses according to the CDC. As our food supply becomes progressively more globalized, the need to strengthen food safety systems in and between countries has become much more apparent. Legislation like the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) now enables
Tagged under:

Salmonella- The Most Common Bacterial Foodborne Disease

Salmonella – we all know its bad for us but why? What is it? Where does it come from? Why should we care? Does my company have a plan in place if something tests positive? With all the news lately about one recall after another, it is easy to be tormented with endless questions. I
Tagged under:

Creativity from Chaos: Three Companies Using Technology to Make Life Easier for Growers

Every day, Farmers are being asked to do more with less, and to do it faster, safer, with fewer people, and for less money. If you look at these problems altogether, they can seem insurmountable – but there is hope! Innovation thrives during times of adversity. As a society, we do our best work when
Tagged under: , ,

Food Safety Culture is a Key Element in Food Safety Management’s Tool Box

An Article by the Acheson Group “The way we do things around here” – that is the favorite definition of food safety culture for Frank Yiannas, former Vice-President of Food Safety for Walmart, current Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy & Response with the Food and Drug Administration, and author of a couple of books on

Safe Food Alliance Introduces the Business Development Team

The Safe Food Alliance team is proud to introduce the newest additions to the family. Annette Magee, Juan M. Sanchez, and Joseph Nicholl now represent our Business Development team with Safe Food Alliance. Each member brings with them a unique set of skills which make them a well-rounded team ready to serve the needs of

January Industry Events

Almond Board 2/6 Lunch and Learn: Springtime Management Strategies Limited to the first 20 RSVPs. For more information, contact Spencer Cooper at (209) 604-3727 or scooper@almondboard.com 2/7 Global Communications Committee Meeting 2/13-2/14 Strategic Ag Innovation Committee Strategic Meeting For more information, contact Debye Hunter at (209) 343-3230 or dhunter@almondboard.com 2/20 Technical and Regulatory Affairs Meeting

What is FDA Detention and What Do We Do About it?

Written by Thomas Jones, Senior Director of Analytical Services and Pam Cooper, Quality Assurance Manager for Safe Food Alliance Detention; a word associated with childhood pranks, the principal’s office, guilt, and remorse. In a similar fashion, receiving notice from the United States (US) government that your facility’s products have been detained can also trigger those
Tagged under:

The Importance of Food Safety Culture

In my role, I routinely work with facilities pursuing a third-party food safety certification audit for the first time. After four years of assisting and educating people about the audit process, I have noticed that you can recognize early on whether a company’s pursuit is focused more on obtaining the necessary certificate or in ensuring

What is the difference between the HACCP and HARPC?

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law by the United States Congress in 2011. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is mandated to implement the FSMA new food safety regulations.The essence of FSMA proposed rules is prevention; i.e., a shift from a reactive to a protective and preventative approach. With the globalization
Tagged under: , ,

Intro to Produce Safety

The Produce Safety rule, which is part of a larger set of food safety regulations recently issued by the U.S. FDA, applies to growers of produce within the U.S. This includes both traditional “fresh produce”, as well as tree nuts and dried fruit among other items. The full title of this regulation is “Standards for
Tagged under:

The History of HACCP

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) is a systematic approach to hazard identification, assessment of risk, and control. It is used by many facilities in the food industry to ensure that all food that is consumed is safe to eat.HACCP originated in the 1960’s, when the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Pillsbury

The Beginners Guide to HACCP

The importance of an effective food safety system cannot be overstated. According to a study conducted by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), food recalls cost companies an average of $10 million per incident. That is why Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles are so important. They create the

Safe Food Alliance participates in Camp Fire Relief Funds On Behalf of Industry Partners

Safe Food Alliance participates in Camp Fire Relief Funds On Behalf of Industry Partners On November 8th, 2018 a deadly fire hit the city of Paradise. In the days that followed, lives would be lost, homes would be destroyed, and the state of California would be forever changed. The DFA of California Walnut Export Committee
Tagged under: , ,

December Industry Events

Almond Board 1/16 Ag Regulatory Subcommittee Meeting – Conference Call – 9:00 a.m. For more information, contact Lynn Jordan at (209) 343-3237 or ljordan@almondboard.com 1/24 Almond Quality and Food Safety Committee Meeting FFor more information, contact Jayme Puthoff at (209) 343-3279 or jputhoff@almondboard.com American Pistachio Growers Annual Conference February 25, 2019 – February 27, 2019

FDA Releases New Food Defense Updates

On December 10th, 2018 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a Food Defense update on the Intentional Adulteration Rule. In the update, the FDA lays out new free ways to complete the required Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) training. The FDA has provided a number of resources and links to courses that can be
Tagged under: ,

Be Prepared: Container Theft

One seemingly regular night, Frank Burgwin left the engine running on his locked Freightliner and rushed into a truck stop to grab a takeout hamburger in Arkansas. When he returned to his freightliner, his tractor and the flatbed with 48,000 pounds of aluminum had vanished. An off-duty Consolidated Freight Driver then helped Burgwin find the
Tagged under: ,

The Value of Proactive Mycotoxin Prevention in the Age of the Food Safety Modernization Act [Part 3]

This is the final installment of a three-part series on Mycotoxins written by VICAM. If you missed a segment of this series, check out part one and part two. THE ROLE OF MYCOTOXIN TESTING IN FSMA COMPLIANCE As the FDA’s new approach to food safety continues to unfold, rigorous mycotoxin testing promises to become a cornerstone
Tagged under:

Safe Food California Returns to Monterey

Sacramento, California November 19, 2018 – Safe Food Alliance presents the 5th annual Safe Food California Conference. From April 1st through 4th, 2019 the conference will return to the Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, California. The event acts as a resource for the food industry, giving attendees a unique opportunity to come together and learn

Weekly Poll: What is your biggest food safety training obstacle?

[typeform_embed type=”embed” url=”https://safefoodalliance.typeform.com/to/AFlRmj”]
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Test Your Internal Auditing Knowledge! [QUIZ]

Trivia Quiz (copy)

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