We have modern diagnostic tools, track-and-trace systems and practiced recall protocols, but when everything seems to be going well, we ignore what history has taught us and let our guard down.
Repeat recalls by the same company for the same foodborne illness seem to imply that they haven’t learned from their past mistakes. It’s a tough way to maintain a brand’s reputation. Nevertheless, the right tools applied correctly can help alleviate the repeated recalls.
Fresh-cut produce can be particularly susceptible to contamination, which can be introduced in the environment where it’s grown, during transport, during manufacturing or at retail.
The FDA's final guidance offers crucial insights to help fresh-cut produce manufacturers comply with the FSMA PCHF rule and minimize contamination risks at every stage—from farm to consumer. Key recommendations safeguard ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables.
The new RotaSafe Retrofit Kit adds an automated monitoring device to rotary valves in service that detects any metal to metal contact between the valve rotor and housing.
This tool is designed to capture and save digital images of critical foreign material (FM) contaminants that the sorter detects and rejects from the product stream.