A peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the International Association for Food Protection, serving as a leading outlet for research on food microbiology and safety. It publishes studies on pathogens in foods, detection methods, sanitation, processing interventions, and risk assessment, reaching scientists, regulators, and industry professionals worldwide. Articles undergo rigorous expert review, and the journal is widely indexed and cited in the food safety literature. Alongside its sister publication Food Protection Trends, it keeps practitioners current with advances in controlling biological, chemical, and physical hazards. For researchers, publishing here signals work of direct relevance to protecting the food supply.