Are you in the food industry? How did you get here and why? Have you ever thought about the depth and knowledge of food safety others have when entering this industry? In this article, director of food safety solutions at DNV Business Assurance, Kathleen Wybourn, states a valid point about the lack of education offered to a generation where food safety is a major concern. http://www.foodproductiondaily.com/On-your-radar/HACCP/Back-to-basics-to-tackle-coming-shortage-of-food-safety-auditors While gaining the young and inspired may be a challenge, continue to be aware of the content you are delivering your employees and safe behaviors are being conducted. When it comes to training, SafeTrain™ food safety courses may be just what your company needs. Don’t forget to check out our newest automated inspection system – inspectiTRAC™! Think safety, think training, think job skills.

Lean finely textured beef, also claiming the infamous name of “Pink Slime,” has http://www.cprw.com/wp-content/themes/gazette/cheap-essay-writing-service-uk.html surely claimed its fame in the food industry. http://vva.org/blog/?p=3069 The dispute whether this beef is nutritious, has apparent advantages, or if it is just downright “gross” is your own decision. What I found different about this particular article is that it goes beyond the media hype by pointing out the fact that there clearly is a lesson to be learned from “Pink Slime.” Follow the link to read more. http://www.foodqualitynews.com/Public-Concerns/Pink-slime-Safe-nutritious-and-icky

Russell Associates President and CEO, Jerry Van Oort will be on the Food Safety Audit panel next week at the Mettler Toledo 2012 Food Safety Exchange. This will take place at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare, in Chicago, Ill and is a FREE two-day event (June 26-27) you won’t want to miss. Experience educational discussion sessions and panels on multiple topics involving safety in the food environment. Who Should Attend: •  Food Processors, Manufacturers & Packagers •  Food Retailers •  Food Service Companies •  Food Importers & Exporters Job Functions:•  Quality Assurance & Quality Control, Food Safety •  Operations, Production & Manufacturing •  Engineering •  Plant Management •  Corporate Management Click Here for your FREE registration form for this event. We hope to see you there!

It’s been almost 18 months since President Obama signed into law the Food Safety Modernization Act. The FSMA was hailed as the most important legislation impacting the food industry in the past 60 years. Even though we are still waiting for the Office of Management and Budget to finalize their review and to release for publication several key regulations, we thought a look at the progress of this omnibus piece of legislation was in order. The FSMA greatly expands the regulatory authority of the Food and Drug Administration to monitor the food industry. The FDA, under the powers provided in the Act will have the power to affect mandatory recalls and, in grave circumstances, it has the authority to close manufacturing sites that are considered a significant risk. The FSMA has faced the challenges of the budgetary crisis that has gripped the nation for the past four years. At a time when most agencies are facing cutbacks, the FDA will need to significantly expand its staff to meet the requirements mandated by the FSMA. In spite of budgetary restraints, significant progress has been achieved. In its report to Congress, the FDA cited, among other accomplishments, progress in the rule making process, establishment of the Produce Safety Alliance and the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance, and a cooperative program with Homeland Security to combat the smuggling of food into the United States. While the emergence of new regulations from Washington is frequently met with opposition from the business community and associations representing the affected industry, the…

While 50 million pounds of mechanically tenderized beef is sold in the United States each month, I found this article intriguing as we’ve entered yet another grilling season. http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2012/04/delauro-urges-usda-to-label-mechanically-tenderized-beef/ Engage in safe practice and behaviors, no matter the season. Learn more about SafeTrain™, our online, blended learning, or classroom food safety training program.