Food safety, traceability and sustainability blog

FSMA Webinar: Foreign Supplier Verification Program

You've seen our post covering the five most important facts about the FDA's Foreign Supplier Verification Program. Larger companies have just 18 months after the final ruling to meet the FSVP requirements - not an easy task With that deadline looming, we've invited Matt Regusci of WQS Food Verification and TrainToComply (from our past webinar Managing Certifications Across Your Supply Chain) to present with us again. We hope you'll join us for this exclusive webinar to learn what you need to know on how FSMA & FSVP rules will affect your global supply chain.

How Technology Supports Your FSMA Compliance

If you’re like most food industry professionals, you are well aware of the Food Safety Modernization Act and its impact on the industry. And while FSMA has been front of mind for the industry even well before President Obama signed it into law over 5 years ago, it's finally getting real for the food industry with the first deadline for most large food manufacturers hitting on September 16th. 

Food Recall? 5 Things to Do Immediately

It’s Monday morning and although a lengthy to-do list awaits your attention, you’re feeling refreshed and ready to take on the week. You begin scrolling through your email when, suddenly, you’re stopped in your tracks. There, in a message ominously marked “URGENT” are those dreaded words: 

Product recall.

3 Can't Miss FSMA Webinars

You are not going to want to miss our next lineup of webinars centered on the Food Safety Modernization Act. First up, How FSMA Impacts the Retail Industry,  a dive into how retail companies can create change around food safety within their organizations. Then, dust off your food safety plans with Getting Your Food Safety Plan FSMA-Ready. Lastly, learn all about certifications with Managing Certifications Across Your Supply Chain.  We have a great lineup of expert speakers for these live events this month. Space is limited, so save your seat now!  

Spice Safety: FDA Finds Widespread Salmonella Problem

Following a two-year study looking at more than 7,000 spice batches tested, the FDA has reported that spices are more than twice as likely as any other imported food to be contaminated with salmonella. The results were part of a nationwide study analyzing the presence of salmonella in retail spices found in supermarkets, ethnic markets, discount stores and online. 

Perhaps the most alarming finding of the study was that the problem isn't localized to any specific region or a particular spice. Of the nearly 80 countries included in the study, about half had a salmonella problem. And the issue isn't specific to any particular spice. Basil, black pepper, oregano, paprika, red pepper, coriander, cumin, curry powder, garlic, sesame seed, and white pepper were all named as sources of salmonella.