Preparing for the USDA Strengthening Organic Enforcement Rule’s Implementation

By Elizabeth Figueredo, NSF

Developed to fortify the integrity of USDA organic products, the USDA Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Rule goes into effect on March 19, 2024. From manufacturers to retailers, businesses across the supply chain must adjust their procedures and practices to comply with the updated rule.

Nano-encapsulated Wax Coatings Protect Produce from Pathogens

By Food Safety Tech Staff

Researchers from Texas A&M have developed a wax coating with nano-encapsulated essential oils that provides both immediate and delayed antibacterial effects.

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Plant Toxins – A Growing Global Food Safety Issue

By Simon Hird, PhD, Waters Corporation

The number of food alerts related to plant toxins, including pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) and tropane alkaloids (TAs), is increasing. Fortunately, new liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry testing methods enable more accurate and efficient detection.

James Walter Appointed Neogen Vice President of Global Operations

By Food Safety Tech Staff

“Jim brings a great deal of operations and supply chain excellence experience to the company, which will be a significant asset for us, particularly as we continue to integrate the former 3M Food Safety Division into our business.”

AI and Visual Text Analytics in Food Safety Inspections

By Food Safety Tech Staff

A real-world demonstration presented at the 2023 American Public Health Association conference revealed how the use of visual text analytics and generative AI can speed analysis of inspection reports to help federal and state agencies pinpoint high risk areas. Tom Sabo, Principal Solutions Architect at SAS, shares the findings of the demonstration and discusses how these tools can be used to reduce workloads while improving food safety.

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Over 250 different viable microbial species were found on both the interior and exterior surfaces of the tested gloves.

- Steve Ardagh, Eagle Protect

October 20-22, 2024

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