This newsletter is prepared for the Texas food processing industry by Al Wagner, Extension Food Technologist, and is a service of Texas Cooperative Extension, an educational agency of The Texas A&M University System.

Direct all requests for additional information on topics discussed in this newsletter to:

Dr. Al B. Wagner, Jr.,

Department of Horticultural Sciences
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas

Phone: 979-845-5341

FAX: 979-845-8906

a-wagner@tamu.edu

1. Message From The Editor

2. Frequently Asked Consumer Question About Food Safety And Terrorism

3. New Food Packaging Techniques Improve Quality And Extend Shelf Life

4. Common Mistakes Made When Measuring pH

5. Food Safety: A Major Role In Food Research And Development

6. Items Of Interest
   • FDA Issues Dietary Supplement Warning For LipoKinetix

   • Customer Satisfaction Rises In Food Processing Sector

   • Notice Regarding The Submission Of FCE Forms To The FDA

7. Rules And Regulations
   • News Antimicrobials: FDA Approves Ozone For Treatment, Storage, Processing Of Meat, Poultry

   • FDA Given Greater Recall Authority In Senate Anti-Terrorism Legislation

   • Food Facilities Would Register With FDA Under Bill To Protect Against Bioterrorism