The approach taken by the departing administration relied for eight years on comprehensive regulations to create a safer food supply. The new administration, led by President Donald Trump, on the other hand, believes complex regulation actually impedes progress.
With employee hygiene a key variable in the creation and spread of contaminants, training programs that educate workers on best practices can reduce food safety threats.
As consumers demand to know where their food comes from, food manufacturers are increasingly using technology that provides consumers with more information while enhancing data streams to address regulatory standards for foodborne illnesses and cross-contamination.
Without a sharp focus on the food-safety tasks required during expansion or remodeling of a processing plant, a company could be setting itself up for failure before operation even begins.
Remodeling an existing meat and poultry facility can be exciting opportunity, but it also presents challenges related to the development of programs, policies and training.
Maintaining food safety in the meat industry is becoming more important than ever as companies face foodborne illness lawsuits and government investigations. There are two important tools processors can use to better control these risks.