CDC Foodborne Illness Report 2025
The CDC will publish its first comprehensive report since 2011, “Foodborne Illness Acquired in the United States—Major Pathogens.” Although there have been updates, a comprehensive report may soon be published. The last comprehensive update on the CDC’s statistics of foodborne illnesses and deaths was published in 2023. This report included preliminary estimates of pathogen-specific annual […]
What is HACCP and HACCP Facility Certification
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a systematic preventive approach to food safety. It involves identifying, evaluating, and controlling hazards significant for food safety. The goal is to prevent food safety problems rather than just dealing with them after they occur. HACCP principles are: Conduct a hazard analysis. (1) Identify critical control points […]
HACCP and Food Safety in 2025
We’re looking forward to 2025. 2024 has been a tumultuous year for Food Safety experts. We’ve seen a rise in geopolitical and supply chain disruptions, which are examples of challenges we face in ensuring safe food from farm to fork. The ongoing war in Ukraine and other geopolitical conflicts have significantly disrupted global supply chains, […]
eHACCP.org Launches Comprehensive Suite of Certified HACCP Courses and HACCP Audit Courses
We are a leading provider of online HACCP training courses and HACCP certification, and we are today announcing the launch of ours expanded course catalog. The new catalog includes a wide range of industry-specific HACCP courses, all Certified HACCP courses are accredited by the International HACCP Alliance. We aim to make HACCP training accessible and […]
Implementing HACCP: A Guide for Food Businesses
As a food business owner or manager, implementing an effective HACCP plan is critical to ensuring the safety of your products and compliance with regulations. HACCP, which stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, is a systematic approach to food safety that focuses on prevention. By identifying potential hazards and establishing procedures to control […]
Elevate Your Career: The Power of HACCP Certification for Better-Paying Jobs
In today’s competitive job market, individuals are constantly seeking ways to stand out and secure better-paying positions. One avenue that holds immense potential is obtaining HACCP certification. HACCP, which stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, is a systematic approach to food safety that is recognized and respected worldwide. Let’s explore how getting HACCP […]
Maintaining a Clean and Safe Kitchen: Strategies for Preventing Foodborne Threats
In a kitchen, ensuring cleanliness and safety is essential to prevent the occurrence of foodborne threats that can compromise the health of individuals. Proper cleaning and sanitation practices, along with adherence to personal hygiene standards, are key to maintaining a hygienic environment. In this essay, we will discuss effective methods to keep various kitchen components […]
Who Should Get HACCP Trained and Certified?
HACCP training and certification is recommended for anyone involved in the production, processing, packaging, storage, or distribution of food. This includes, but is not limited…
How to Create a HACCP Plan
Conduct a hazard analysis: Identify potential physical, chemical, and biological hazards that could occur at each step of the food production or processing process.
Determine the critical control points (CCPs): These are points in the process where a hazard can be prevented, eliminated, or reduced to an acceptable level
Can I use HACCP at Home?
HACCP is typically used in commercial food production and preparation, but the principles of HACCP can be applied to home food safety as well. The goal of HACCP is to identify and control potential hazards in the food production and preparation process in order to ensure the safety of the food. While the specific steps of HACCP may need to be adapted for use in a home kitchen, the basic principles can still be applied.
