#food-safety
(11 articles)Fast Routes Risk Fresh Produce: Safety Over Speed in Distribution
While expedited delivery has become a cornerstone of modern supply chain strategy, the fresh produce industry faces a critical tension: the fastest routes often involve greater handling risks, tempera
Produce Shippers Launch Best Practice Charter for Transport
Produce shippers are collaborating to establish a comprehensive best practice charter that standardizes transport protocols for fresh commodities throughout the supply chain. This industry-driven init
Cold Chain Solutions: Keeping Perishables Fresh in Modern Logistics
Cold chain logistics represents a critical intersection of operational efficiency and product integrity for industries managing temperature-sensitive commodities. The article highlights how modern col
Cyclospora Outbreak Exposes Food Safety Gaps as Regulators Face Budget Cuts
The recent Cyclospora outbreak during summer 2024 has exposed critical vulnerabilities in fresh produce supply chains, particularly around traceability and contamination detection. The parasite's diff
Data-Driven Cold Chain Management Transforms Perishable Shipping
The perishable goods industry is undergoing a significant shift toward data-driven cold chain management systems that leverage real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and IoT sensors to optimize t
Jalapeño Salmonella Outbreak Hits Qdoba and Chipotle Across 27 States
A multi-state Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños served at Qdoba and Chipotle has sickened hundreds of consumers across 27 states, forcing both restaurant chains to immediately cease serving the
Chipotle Removes Jalapeños Over Salmonella Risk Using Traceability
Chipotle's swift action to remove jalapeños flagged as potentially contaminated demonstrates the critical value of advanced ingredient traceability systems in modern food supply chains. By leveraging
FDA Clears Taylor Farms Lettuce in Outbreak, Investigation Continues
The FDA has determined that lettuce from Taylor Farms, a major supplier to retailers like Walmart and quick-service restaurants including Taco Bell, did not contain the parasite responsible for a rece
Real-Time Monitoring Transforms Reefer Container Operations
Real-time monitoring systems are fundamentally reshaping how the cold-chain logistics industry manages reefer container operations. This technological advancement enables continuous tracking of temper
Taco Bell Lettuce Supplier Linked to Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
A significant foodborne illness outbreak has surfaced involving Taco Bell's produce supply chain, with 1,600+ confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis linked to the chain. The CDC and FDA investigation point
Ransomware Attack Halts Coca-Cola Dairy Production in US
A ransomware attack has forced Coca-Cola to suspend production at its Fairlife dairy unit in the United States, creating operational disruption across the beverage and dairy supply chain. The attack r