On the heels of the largest product recall in U.S. history, an American Society for Quality survey reveals that although the majority of the food industry may be following safe production procedures, the majority of the public doesn't feel it does enough. Food safety is still igniting widespread concern according to the survey of U.S. adults conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of ASQ.
As dairy farmers around the globe continue to raise concerns over the declining value of their products, unpasteurised milk is being touted as one solution to generate added value and profitability, albeit amongst staunch opposition from some manufacturers
"The act of taking raw milk into a processing room set up for pasteurised milk is in effect contaminating the post pasteurisation area of his plant," he says. "Special protocols should be put in place to address staff movements and the potential for cross contamination of products such as aged cheeses in rinded formats."
The 2008 WAFFP conference was held a Campbell's Resort in Chelan, Washington on September 24th - 26th. This year we had an outstanding increase in attendance with 82 members.