Shane O'Halloran

Slow government response likely contributed to more illnesses in 2011 Salmonella outbreak

Turkey shortage could affect holiday sales

Butterball will ship half as many large, never frozen fresh turkeys this year.

Shane O'Halloran

November 18, 2013

Butterball will ship half as many large, never frozen fresh turkeys this year.

FSA issues statement on bute in horsemeat

UK Food Standards Agency calls for meat surface contamination research tenders

The agency wants proposals for carrying out research on the effectiveness of surface treatments in reducing microbiological contamination of meat.

Shane O'Halloran

November 18, 2013

The agency wants proposals for carrying out research on the effectiveness of surface treatments in reducing microbiological contamination of meat.

Heinz to be acquired by Berkshire Hathaway, 3G Capital

Heinz to close 3 plants, cut 1,350 jobs

Facilities in South Carolina, Idaho and Canada will be closed.

Shane O'Halloran

November 15, 2013

Facilities in South Carolina, Idaho and Canada will be closed.

FDA releases International Food Safety Capacity-Building plan

Regulatory Watch

Importer definition needed under FSMA

Both retailers and wholesalers source directly from international suppliers, leading to confusion under the rule.

Shane O'Halloran

November 15, 2013

Both retailers and wholesalers source directly from international suppliers, leading to confusion under the rule.

Pediatricians say pregnant women and children should not drink raw milk

Wisconsin raw milk bill passes committee

The legislation would create a new unpasteurized milk license and set requirements for record-keeping, labeling and inspection.

Shane O'Halloran

November 14, 2013

The legislation would create a new unpasteurized milk license and set requirements for record-keeping, labeling and inspection.

FDA gives sneak peek at new Food Defense Plan Builder tool

FDA issues draft guidance on acrylamide reduction

Acrylamide forms in some foods during certain types of high-temperature cooking, such as frying, roasting and baking.

Shane O'Halloran

November 14, 2013

Acrylamide forms in some foods during certain types of high-temperature cooking, such as frying, roasting and baking.

Kraft to receive $2.7 billion from Starbucks

Arbitrator orders Starbucks to pay Kraft $2.7 billion

Starbucks terminated a distribution agreement prematurely in 2011.

Shane O'Halloran

November 13, 2013

Starbucks terminated a distribution agreement prematurely in 2011.

TECH FLASH

Maltodextrin: Are you prepared for dust explosions?

Maltodextrin is a useful additive, but it comes with some plant safety risks.

Shane O'Halloran

November 12, 2013

Handling mistakes can result in dust explosions.

TECH FLASH

Improve your operating costs and increase efficiencies with reuse clean-in-place

Smart use of wastewater leads to improved efficiency and better manufacturing.

Shane O'Halloran

November 12, 2013

We ask an expert how reuse CIP works and who could benefit from it.

TECH FLASH

FDA takes aim at trans fats

The agency plans to discontinue recognition of partially hydrogenated oils as GRAS.

Shane O'Halloran

November 12, 2013

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

Articles by Shane O'Halloran

Turkey shortage could affect holiday sales

UK Food Standards Agency calls for meat surface contamination research tenders

Heinz to close 3 plants, cut 1,350 jobs

Importer definition needed under FSMA

Wisconsin raw milk bill passes committee

FDA issues draft guidance on acrylamide reduction

Arbitrator orders Starbucks to pay Kraft $2.7 billion

Maltodextrin: Are you prepared for dust explosions?

Improve your operating costs and increase efficiencies with reuse clean-in-place

FDA takes aim at trans fats

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