Here’s what you need to know about FSMA and the packaging line.

 Test results should be accurate and simple to understand. 

 Procedures should be explained and performance evaluated according to an objective, predefined measurement system.  

Washing and spraying ensure effective good hygiene, without which food production would come to a standstill.

Production efficiency doesn’t have to suffer to meet safety requirements.

Labeling of groundnuts and other oilseeds will be enforced with new provisions.

The outbreak has been linked to a cow share program, according to the Tennessee Department of Health.

Handling mistakes can result in dust explosions.

If trans fat loses GRAS status, its inclusion in foods would have to be approved as a food additive.

One processor says bacteria count reduction has a direct impact on earnings, and ozone has made cleaning easy.