How to protect against COVID-19 in the food processing environment

Dr. Elis Owens

March 27, 2020

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the novel SARS-COV-2 virus is unprecedented.

Keeping organic food safe through proper sanitation

Dr. Elis Owens

November 22, 2019

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When people are shopping for produce, they might consider buying organic food because of its eco-friendly and health-conscious qualities.

Cyclosporiasis outbreaks and the challenges facing produce processors

Dr. Elis Owens

January 30, 2019

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In 2018, a foodborne pathogen with many unique challenges caused an outbreak of 761 cases of foodborne illness in the United States.

Environmental monitoring: stay ahead of food safety risks with continuous improvements

Dr. Elis Owens

December 10, 2018

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Food safety does not end with the creation of a documented plan. It must be an ongoing effort, especially in processing facilities producing ready-to-eat (RTE) products, where product contamination may lead to public health risks, costly recalls and reputation damage.

Sanitary design in produce processing plants: How to get started

Dr. Elis Owens

October 18, 2018

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Product recalls appear in headlines almost daily and make food safety a top public concern.

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Why Documentation is Vital to FSMA Compliance

With FDA inspections underway, you’ll want to be sure your plant is following rules and regulations.

Dr. Elis Owens

May 31, 2018

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Nearly as important as doing the right things is documenting the who, what, when and where of your food safety processes.

FSMA compliance and the cold food industry: Risks, challenges, solutions

Dr. Elis Owens

December 6, 2017

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No matter where your organization’s facilities and supply chain stand on FSMA compliance, it is imperative to understand the risks, develop a documented plan and encourage food safety and sanitation buy-in at all levels of the organization.

Food production, processing and distribution, as well as foodservice and retail, continue to grow more interconnected through technological tools for monitoring, reporting, traceability and more.

CPX20: Cannabis Products Exchange

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Trends in Food Safety and Protection

Trends in Food Safety and Protection explores the recent developments and ongoing research in the field of food safety and protection. The book covers improvements in the existing techniques and implementation of novel analytical methods for detecting and characterizing foodborne pathogens.

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