Resources and Other Results:
The Seven HACCP Principles
The first principle in HACCP is to conduct a hazard analysis. This involves studying the production process of a food... More →
How do Food Manufacturers Use Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans to Protect Consumers?
Food safety is important at all levels of the food industry. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... More →
Preparing For FDA Rule on Protecting Food Chain
Ever heard of food terrorism? It’s a term used to describe the poisoning of a nation’s food supply, and it... More →
Thanksgiving Food Safety
Big holidays mean big meals, and the granddaddy of them all here in the U.S. is the traditional Thanksgiving dinner... More →
HSI January 2023 Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
Salmonella Control in Food Manufacturing
The CDC estimates that approximately 1.35 million illnesses and 420 deaths occur due to non-typhoidal Salmonella annually in the United... More →
Some Tips for National Food Safety Awareness Month
Now here’s a topic that’s important to everyone; making sure that the food you prepare and eat is safe and... More →
Proper Hand Hygiene and Handwashing in Food Manufacturing
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that if everyone routinely washed their hands, 1 million deaths a year could... More →
Pest Control in Food Manufacturing
Pests are naturally drawn to food manufacturing and processing plants. Common pests in and around these facilities include rodents, flies... More →
Current Good Manufacturing Practices in Food Production
Current good manufacturing practices (CGMPs) are general practices and procedures recommended by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure... More →
Floor and Drain Cleaning in Food Manufacturing
Floors and drains are a commonly overlooked source of contamination in food manufacturing and processing facilities. Drains are a notorious... More →
Foreign Material Control in Food Manufacturing
Physical contaminants in food processing and manufacturing plants can pose serious health hazards to consumers. Common physical contaminants include metal... More →
HSI December 2022 Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
Listeria Control in Food Manufacturing
Listeria monocytogenes is a common strain of pathogenic bacteria in the food processing and manufacturing industries. Food manufacturers are particularly... More →
12 Ways Food Manufacturers Protect Consumers Who Suffer From Food Allergies
A food allergy happens when the body treats a normally harmless food as though it were a dangerous substance. The... More →
Food Defense
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in six Americans get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized and... More →
How Are Food Manufacturing Workers Protected From Chemical Exposure?
Food processing and manufacturing facilities must be kept clean and sanitary to protect food safety and prevent foodborne illness. Chemical... More →
Cleaning and Sanitizing in Food Manufacturing
Food manufacturers must implement and follow proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures to prevent cross-contamination, foodborne illness, and accelerated spoilage. To... More →