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Risk-Based Environmental Monitoring Programs (EMP)

Risk-Based Sampling in Environmental Monitoring Programs (EMP) Environmental Monitoring Programs play a vital role in controlling microbiological risks in food production facilities. However, in many operations, EMPs are still treated…

Digital Pest Monitoring for Preventive IPM in Food Safety

Data-Driven Pest Management Integrated with EMP For many years, pest management in food production facilities has been treated primarily as a control activity. Actions were taken only after pest activity…

Rapid Food Safety Testing

Key Innovations in Rapid Food Safety Testing Food safety is a top priority for every company in the food industry. In today’s fast-moving global supply chains, the challenge is clear:…

What is Listeria?

Understanding One of the Most Dangerous Foodborne Pathogens In the food industry, Listeria monocytogenes is a name that commands serious attention—and for good reason. This bacterium is responsible for listeriosis,…

Multimillion-Egg Salmonella

Science in Action Salmonella contamination, in April 2025, a major U.S. food producer issued a recall of over 20 million eggs due to the potential presence of Salmonella Enteritidis. The…

What is E. Coli and Why is it Dangerous?

Incidents demonstrate the serious public health impacts of foodborne pathogens and the need for businesses to be prepared for these risks. It is vital that food manufacturers understand the nature…

Salmonella
How can we reduce the risk of salmonella contamination?

What is Salmonella? Salmonella is a Gram-negative bacterial species. It is a pathogenic organism that can cause infection in humans and other animals. It is a zoonotic pathogen that usually…

Environmental Monitoring Program

The Environmental Monitoring Program has become a key element of Food Safety Management Systems today to eliminate food safety risks and prevent product returns. The Food Industry, which has focused…

Microbiology and Food Safety

Microbiological hazards are the biggest cause of foodborne illness. They are also some of the most difficult hazards for risk assessment given their diversity and dynamic nature. New and emerging…