Food Safety: A Roadmap to Success is a hands-on book that discusses the key pieces of the food safety puzzle, culture, management commitment, organizational structure, implementation, and the glue that holds it together, communication/education/training, influence, accountability, and metrics. By utilizing this information, food safety professionals can protect their companies' brands, customers, and consumers, and get the resources (people, money, and departmental cooperation) they need to effectively do their jobs and be successful. Provides practical information that helps readers determine which culture they currently have in their workplace Offers a framework to greatly reduce food safety risks Presents pertinent information in tables, outlining differences in approach by size and food industry segment Includes solid recommendations and further resources applicable to all levels within an organization to ensure success Covers fundamental principles of change management through open communication, education, and measurement implementation

This work is a detailed survey of food safety issues today, from E-coli contamination in fruits and vegetables to food production practices that increase antibiotic resistance. * Includes a glossary of food safety terms to help readers negotiate complex concepts from the fields of chemistry, biology, nutrition, agriculture, and epidemiology * Provides a directory of organizations representing a wide range of viewpoints—activist, industry, and government—showing readers where to turn for more information