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Traceability of leafy greens: a progress report

Food Safety Magazine reported on several pilot studies in response to the FDA’s initiative of tracing produce. Pilot results that an investigation can be conducted more effectively when supply chain partners gather information from each other.  The pilots also revealed that an enhanced standard template could improve the speed of tracing procedures. One of the most important findings emphasized extended data generation and knowledge of existing product movement. Additional data beyond the traceback template was required. It was these other data requests that proved critical in identifying the finished product lot number. The pilot studies showed that there could be an ability to narrow down the lot code of the hypothetical “contaminated product” purchased by the consumer. @ https://www.foodsafetymagazine.com/enewsletter/traceability-progress-in-the-leafy-greens-sector/?emailaddress=ruthfeden@gmail.com

Traceability Progress in the Leafy Greens Sector

Six industry organizations have released a report outlining 4 months of leafy green traceability pilots in response to a request by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for improved traceability in the food system.

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A multi-country survey study on the effects of Covid-19 pandemic on food safety

A multi-country survey was conducted in 16 countries involving 825 food companies. The study provides an essential insight into food safety systems’ response during the pandemic’s first months. Staff awareness and hygiene are two of the most important attributes of the Covid-19 pandemic that affect food safety. Temperature checking of workers and health protocols from the World Health Organization was the least important. Companies with Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) have implemented more rigorous preventive measures in combating Covid-19 within their operating facilities. To combat this pandemic crisis, food companies confirmed the implementation of more restrictive hygiene procedures and additional purchase of protective equipment (PPEs). The pandemic impacted retailers the most. All companies surveyed declared that food safety had not been compromised at any moment. However, less than half of the companies had documented any emergency plans associated with pandemics and health issues in place.  @ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0956713520307167

 

 

Covid-19 pandemic effects on food safety - Multi-country survey study

This study provides an important insight into the response of food safety systems during the first months of the pandemic, elevating the perspective o…

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CFIA announced: eggs from Hilly Acres Farm recalled due to Salmonella

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) triggered a recall of eggs due to possible salmonella contamination. The recall was initiated by test results at Nova Scotia’s Hilly Acres commercial egg farm, with the recalled products only being sold in Newfoundland and Labrador. Two brands of eggs were recalled, Farmer John Eyking and Nova Eggs. All products being recalled have code dates between Dec. 27 and Jan. 10 and feature the code N38 following the best before date. There have been no reported illnesses related to the consumption of the products. Test results triggered this recall. @ https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/inspection/2020/74545r-eng.php

Hilly Acres Farm is recalling eggs from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.