House Flies and Food Safety
You might not recognize the presence of the housefly, Musca domestica, until you hear it buzzing in your ear, but it is nearly ubiquitous in…
NSF/ANSI 4-2024: Commercial Cooking Equipment Sanitation
When was the last time you dined at a restaurant or ordered take-out? On average, a person dines out 3 times per month and orders…
How Is Your Favorite Halloween Candy Made?
There are an estimated 73.1 million trick-or-treaters under the age eighteen in the United States. Needless to say, there is no trick or treating without…
ISO 6887-3:2017—Fish And Fishery Products
According to the CDC, raw or undercooked fish can cause about 1.2 million illnesses, 23,000 hospitalizations, and 450 deaths each year in the United States. In…
FSSC 22000 V6 Is Halfway Through Its Implementation
FSSC 22000 is a GFSI-benchmarked, globally recognized food safety management systems certification scheme. It is based on international and independent standards and incorporates technical specifications…
ISO 7124:2023— Eggs And Egg Products
The color of an egg shell is strictly a function of the breed of the bird. You can usually tell what color egg a chicken…
ANAB-CFP Accreditation
Many states have adopted food protection manager certification requirements for food service establishments. A food service establishment is a place where food is provided for…
ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000: What Is the Difference?
What Is ISO 22000? ISO 22000 – Food safety management systems – Requirements for any organization in the food chain is an international standard developed…
ISO 6477:1988—Cashew Kernels
Rich in protein, healthy fats, and antioxidants like polyphenols, cashews offer several health benefits: they lower bad cholesterol and may help prevent heart disease due…