Testing for Crisis Control

Entrusted with the safety of the food they produce, processors are on the front lines everyday. Okay, maybe the reality is not that dramatic, but the food industry is faced with a variety of potential emergencies on a daily basis.

These potential emergencies are made worse by a combination of factors. Efforts by food manufacturers to contain costs have promoted a trend to higher processing speeds. Ever-present potential microbial hazards in foods raise concerns about the true safety of food prod…