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Food Safety

USDA announces halt to importing of fresh Brazilian beef

Policy is result of higher rejection rates

Casey Laughman

June 23, 2017

The United States Department of Agriculture has announced the suspension of imports of fresh beef from Brazil.

Food Safety

What you need to know before an FDA visit

What your company needs to properly develop, document and implement before an investigation

Richard F. Stier

June 15, 2017

To ensure an FDA inspection is handled properly, it is imperative procedures are in place to do so.

Food Inspections

DNA-based analysis helps break down complex food samples

Food analysis aims for exact identification

Casey Laughman

June 7, 2017

A new method of food analysis can break down complex samples to identify exactly what is in them.

Food Safety

Why companies should do internal audits during off hours

Expanding internal audits to different times of day can help strengthen food safety.

Richard F. Stier

March 22, 2017

Third-party auditors rarely come into food plants during night shift, which really is a mistake.

Regulatory Watch

FSIS issues guidance for new poultry inspection system

USDA's FSIS issues guidance for post-mortem inspection, verification of ready-to-cook requirements.

March 20, 2017

Directive includes information on inspection procedures.

Technology Sourcebook

Vision processors

August 9, 2016

Datalogic MX-E GigE vision processors come with 2 or 4 camera ports and 2 digital I/O options, resulting in 10 different hardware configurations.

Technology Sourcebook

AOI system

August 8, 2016

The Saki BF-10BT 2D offline automated optical inspection system simultaneously inspects both sides of a circuit board with user-selectable 10 and 20µm dual resolution.

Technology Sourcebook

Optical detection system

August 5, 2016

Engineered for frozen fruit and vegetable processors, the SORTEX PolarVision FM detection system combines 2 dedicated food material detection technologies.

Food Safety

Choosing between metal detection and X-ray technology

Base your decision on needs and risk, but remember these devices should never be a replacement for GMPs.

Richard F. Stier

May 16, 2016

Foreign material control, especially metal contamination, has become an integral element of food quality and safety programs.

Poultry industry raises constitutional issue with OSHA’s expanded inspections

Jeremy Gerrard

April 18, 2016

The US Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council and National Turkey federation are voicing concern regarding OSHA’s inspection authority.

Listeria Outbreak Connected with Pre-Made Chicken Alfredo Meals Results in 3 Deaths

General Mills Sells North American Yogurt Business

Clean Label Packaging Expands to Include Sustainability Considerations

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