Trying to decide if you should take time out of your schedule to attend a conference? It’s a chance to hear from experts around the globe, find out more about common industry challenges and discover new ways to solve them in the constantly-changing world of food safety. The 2019 GFSI annual global conference is focused … Continue reading “Sharpen your expertise at the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Conference”
Does honey have an endless shelf life? In the right conditions, it can last indefinitely. When 3,000-year-old honey was found in a tomb in Egypt, scientists determined that it was still edible. Honey’s unique chemical make-up – its acidity, low amounts of water and the presence of hydrogen peroxide – helps it stay pristine and … Continue reading “Why you should test low-moisture foods”
We love our dairy. Milk, cheese and yogurt – they are tasty and chock-full of nutrients. They’re also highly regulated. Whether you are building a brand-new dairy facility or have been in the food and beverage business for more than one hundred years, you have seen a great deal of change in the food processing … Continue reading “How Dairy Regulations Impact You”
Fast, easy, accurate. What qualities do you want in a new work tool? Speed, simplicity, efficiency, accuracy? That’s what food safety professionals said they were looking for when testing for pathogens. So, 3M scientists set out to create a new testing system that met those needs. The result? The 3M™ Molecular Detection System – a … Continue reading “Unique technologies power new food safety testing system”
Method Acting: Comparing different analytical methods for allergen testing and verification Every day, food industries around the world work to comply with the food labeling directives and regulations in place to inform consumers about specific ingredients added to finished products. Of course, special attention has been placed on ensuring that product packaging clearly declares the … Continue reading “Testing and verification for allergens”
Take your food allergen control plan further by establishing cleaning validation and verification procedures. Need more information on the total 3M Food Safety testing solution? Simply reach out and we’ll be happy to help you with any questions you have. A Demanding Responsibility Manufacturing large volumes of food product that must be safe for … Continue reading “Five Steps to Creating a Successful Validation Study”
As rules and regulations continue to be important in the dairy processing industry, it’s critical to have a trustworthy food safety testing solution. Impacts of spoilage, poor hygienic conditions, and pathogens in consumables continue to be important. With the rise of social media, any problem is more visible than ever. 3M Food Safety can help you … Continue reading “Dairy testing: what you need to know”
AOAC® INTERNATIONAL PTM vs. AOAC® INTERNATIONAL OMA Background information: What is the AOAC? Founded in 1884, AOAC® INTERNATIONAL is an independent, third-party international association comprised of government agencies, industry organizations, research institutions, and individual scientists. What they do: Deliver Official Methods of AnalysisSM (OMA), Provide Performance Tested MethodSM (PTM) certifications, Complete rigorous laboratory testing and … Continue reading “What you need to know about the AOAC®”
Approximately 48 million people in the U.S. get sick from a foodborne illness each year (Centers for Disease Control). Some that are more common include bacteria like Campylobacter, Escherichia coli (E. coli ), Listeria, and Salmonella. In the interest of preventing these episodes as opposed to simply reacting to contaminations as they occur, the Food … Continue reading “3 Tips for Better Sample Collection in Food Safety”
With an ever-increasing consumer interest in food safety and quality combined with the added visibility and global communication of food recalls, sanitation and quality issues, the importance of testing continues to grow. For every stage of food preparation and handling before it shows up at the grocery store, testing methods help to prevent food-borne illnesses … Continue reading “Methods of Indicator Testing”
