E. coli O157:H7 finds its way into chocolate chip cookie doughThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are warning consumers not

USDA urged to reverse Bush-era gag rule preventing criticism of soda

July 6, 2009

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Cloud computing: Pie in the sky?

July 6, 2009

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Can you trace me now?

July 6, 2009

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Replacement Parts Survey: Processors Cautious in an Era of Uncertainty

July 1, 2009

By Kevin T. Higgins, Senior Editor

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The economic downturn is forcing some food and beverage manufacturers to cut costs in replacement parts programs, setting the stage for machine failures.

Colorado processor expands recall of beef products

June 30, 2009

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The recall now includes 380,000 pounds of beef productsJBS Swift Beef Company (Greeley, CO) has voluntarily expanded its June 24 recall to include approximately 380,000 pounds of assorted beef primal

Watermelon producer attacks traceability issues

June 2, 2009

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FDA should take over produce safety standards

June 2, 2009

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FDA hasn't provided guidance for 11 years so now there are too many "standards"A side-by-side analysis of a variety of produce standards shows significant variations in guidance given to fruit

ERP lets processor focus on nutrients, not software

June 2, 2009

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Competency model for automation professionals

June 2, 2009

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Department of Labor and Automation Federation set standards for engineers and techniciansLeaders of the Automation Federation and representatives from the US Department of Labor (DOL) recently completed work on the

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