What Agencies, Experts, and the Public Are Really Saying about Food Recalls Food recalls have dominated headlines throughout 2026. Beef, eggs, lettuce, jalapeños, blueberries, even guacamole. Some recalls are tied to contamination. Others come from missed inspections or paperwork failures. Government agencies say the rise reflects better detection. Many independent experts say the opposite. And the public is losing confidence in the safety of the food supply. This article brings together what...

Independence Day brings friends, family, and plenty of outdoor cooking. It also brings the kinds of food safety challenges that happen when we’re away from the structure of a kitchen. Agencies like the CDC, USDA, FDA, and the National Restaurant Association consistently remind us that warm weather, crowded coolers, and outdoor prep can create the perfect conditions for foodborne illness if we’re not careful. Their guidance for 2026 centers on a simple idea: plan ahead and control temperature...

How to Apply Them During Internal Audits Vertical trace exercises are becoming a key expectation across FDA, USDA, and GFSI-benchmarked certification schemes. As the industry shifts towards better digital traceability and the Food Traceability Rule (FTR) [FSMA Section 204(d)] compliance, companies must demonstrate that they can race a product both forward and backward. When we talk about traceability within a process, companies must be able to trace a finished product, ingredient, packaging,...