{"id":286,"date":"2018-12-15T19:55:58","date_gmt":"2018-12-15T19:55:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/beta.hofferplastics.com\/?p=286"},"modified":"2025-08-08T09:27:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T14:27:09","slug":"december-worldwide-food-safety-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hofferplastics.com\/resonations-newsletter\/december-worldwide-food-safety-month\/","title":{"rendered":"December is Worldwide Food Safety Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"..\/..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/iStock-875305012.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"358\" height=\"239\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>In the midst of the holidays, with buffets, mail-order food gifts and shared meals abounding, it\u2019s the opportune time to focus on food safety.<\/p>\r\n<h2>A Complex, Challenging Issue with Serious Consequences<\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hofferplastics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/iStock-836090694.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"336\" height=\"224\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Global sourcing and supply chains have made it extremely tough to consistently ensure food safety, from ingredient composition to production to distribution and handling.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>More touchpoints = more opportunity for contamination and mishandling.<\/li>\r\n<li>In the U.S., there are 300,000 ambulatory visits related to foodborne illnesses every year.<\/li>\r\n<li>Worldwide, one in ten people fall ill from foodborne diseases annually.\u00a0There are 420,000 related annual deaths worldwide; 125,000 of them are children.<\/li>\r\n<li>Issues related to food allergies represent yet another complicated area related to food safety.<\/li>\r\n<li>Food safety impacts the economy.\u00a0Beyond the cost of health related issues, losses in exports, tourism and the livelihoods of food service workers have a high societal cost.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>The Good News:\u00a0Prevention is Possible!<\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hofferplastics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/iStock-822023804.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"370\" height=\"260\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Foodborne illnesses are largely preventable, but require a coordinated effort from global to local organizations, ongoing training, education and diligence from the source to the end consumer.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Packaging and labeling are crucial!\u00a0Packaging closures that provide sanitary, airtight seals at the point of filling are one example of effective prevention.<\/li>\r\n<li>Hoffer Plastics Corporation is an innovator and leader in this area,\u00a0with its line of Trust-T-Lok\u2122 closures for food and beverage products including yogurt and applesauce. The company has integrated tamper evident cues (visual and audio)\u00a0as well as an air-tight plug seal designed for food safety purposes,\u00a0into many of its closure designs.<\/li>\r\n<li>Labeling that\u2019s clear and easy to read\u2014yet detailed\u2014is critical. From the point of packaging to shipment, storage, preparation and consumption,\u00a0labels are the most important means of communication and prevention.\u00a0Since labeling is voluntary in most geographies, food service personnel and consumers have to be extremely diligent and vigilant.<\/li>\r\n<li>Providing allergic substance information on labels, easy-to-read dating, multi-lingual options and a customer hot line are effective and necessary.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Did You Enjoy a Soft Drink in a Restaurant Lately?<\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hofferplastics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/bev-dispenser.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"733\" \/>Chances are it was served to you, refreshingly and safely, with the help of a dispensing fitment made by Hoffer Plastics Corporation.\u00a0Enjoy and Happy Holidays!<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2>Helpful Resources Abound<\/h2>\r\n<p>There are many local, regional and worldwide resources available to help manufacturers, food service handlers and consumers alike\u00a0. Among the best offering guidance, training, informational materials and education:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>World Health Organization (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.who.int\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.who.int<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>United States Center for Disease Control\u00a0(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.cdc.gov<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>United States Food Safety and Inspection Service\u00a0(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.fsis.usda.gov<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h4>Share on Social Media:<\/h4>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the midst of the holidays, with buffets, mail-order food gifts and shared meals abounding, it\u2019s the opportune time to focus on food safety. 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