Food Safety News - March 14, 2016 Consumers want transparency, not just see-through packaging

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Consumers want transparency, not just see-through packaging

By News Desk

Consumers are becoming increasingly wary of what they didn't know about their food; more concerned that food processors might be intentionally hiding things from them. A story published by Forbes in fall 2015 pointed out the dangers of not being upfront. They asked processors that frightening question: "What did you know and when did you... Continue Reading

Consent decree clamps down, but lets Midamar try Halal again

By Dan Flynn

Iowa’s Halal exporting company where for five years workers erased mandatory USDA Establishment numbers on products to hide the source of orders destined for Malaysia and Indonesia can continue in business. The U.S. Department of Agriculture came close to shutting down Midamar Corp. of Cedar Rapids, IA, which exports 200 Halal certified meat and poultry... Continue Reading

Recent events highlight need for safe water for food production

By Roy Costa, RS, MS (MBA)

Water is an essential component of many types of food products. Processors, manufacturers, and packers use water to clean, cool and even transport foods during production (in flumes for example). Water is, of course, also used to make ice and beverages of many types. Water, mixed with detergents and antimicrobial compounds, is essential to clean... Continue Reading

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