Fight for Food Safety Last year was an honorable year for the meat and poultry industry 2024 saw only 12 recalls related to the potential presence of pathogens. Shawn K. Stevens March 25, 2025 No Comments Meat and poultry processors did a fabulous job producing safe products in 2024.Read More
Fight for Food Safety USDA steps up the fight against Listeria in ready-to-eat foods For food producers, this is the time to start preparing, refining safety plans, and ensuring compliance with these tighter standards. Shawn K. Stevens January 23, 2025 No Comments Food safety technologies and new interventions have come a long way, and FSIS is doubling down on working to protect the public.Read More
Fight for Food Safety What’s in store for Salmonella in 2025? Incoming Trump Administration will likely take more of a hands-off approach when it comes to expansive regulation. Shawn K. Stevens December 23, 2024 No Comments USDA’s new proposed Salmonella rule could survive the change in presidential leadership. Read More
The National Provisioner Podcast The National Provisioner Podcast Episode 184: 2025 economic outlook Supply chain insights for the coming year. December 10, 2024 No Comments DeltaTrak's Karl McDermott shares outlook for 2025..Read More
Fight for Food Safety The war on pathogens continues USDA and FDA tighten the chains on food companies as they continue to wage their war on pathogens. Shawn K. Stevens November 26, 2024 No Comments Events underscore need to invest additional resources into pathogen elimination and control in food facilities.Read More
Register now for The National Provisioner’s 2024 State of the Industry Webinar Circana consumer research experts will share emerging market insights for protein products. Industry News November 12, 2024 No Comments Join The National Provisioner at 2 p.m. EST on Nov. 19, 2024, for a broad-based look into the current state of the proteins market.Read More
FIGHT FOR FOOD SAFETY The surge in USDA Public Health Alerts: A new focus in food safety While only four Public Health Alerts were issued in 2019, 2023 saw a jump to 24. Shawn K. Stevens November 5, 2024 No Comments The industry can expect the agency will continue to use Public Health Alerts more frequently.Read More
Fight for Food Safety Are class action food safety lawsuits on your horizon? Lawyers are seeking to attach additional consequences to food companies for recalling food products. Shawn K. Stevens October 7, 2024 No Comments Lawyers in New York file a class action lawsuit against a company in a recent Listeria recall case.Read More
Fight for Food Safety Should you be using whole genome sequencing in your food facility? WGS enhances detection accuracy for pathogens. Shawn K. Stevens August 29, 2024 No Comments WGS generates extensive data that can be stored and analyzed.Read More
Fight for Food Safety Have you ever considered becoming a USDA or FDA inspector? Food safety professionals’ years of specialized knowledge and skills position them to serve in this food safety role. Shawn K. Stevens August 6, 2024 No Comments Would you be a Checklist Charlie or a Collaborative Casey?Read More