Food Safety Concerns in the Global Food Supply Chain

The FDA reports that the top three food supply chain violations are from vegetables, seafood and fruits. An FDA report stated that 10%-15% of all food consumed in the US is imported.  These products come from more than 300,000 facilities and 150 countries. It is critical to protect your products and brands across food supply [...]

By |2019-10-11T14:20:21-05:00January 9th, 2018|Food Safety, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Gut Reactions: Sources of Foodborne Based Gastrointestinal Disorders

Tummy Troubles Scallan et al in 2011 estimated that foodborne diseases cause approximately 48 million illnesses, 128,000 hospitalizations, and 3,000 deaths in the US each year. The source of these foodborne illnesses is oftentimes very difficult to determine. In the average GI tract, food that is ingested into the stomach takes around 4-6 hours to [...]

By |2019-10-11T14:20:22-05:00November 13th, 2017|Food Safety|0 Comments

Thumbs Up to Proper Hand Hygiene!

Proper hand hygiene is a major factor in preventing contamination of food and food contact surfaces in all food service establishments. It is vitally important in preventing healthcare acquired infections in all healthcare facilities. Proper education and compliance in hand washing is a critical necessity in any institution that directly contacts the public consumer or [...]

By |2019-10-11T14:20:22-05:00November 7th, 2017|Food Safety, Hygiene|0 Comments
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