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How food processors can fight cross-contamination

Processors must have a detailed plan and execute it properly to prevent big problems.

February 21, 2018

To prevent cross-contamination in your plant, you have to consider every single step in the chain and do everything you can to ensure that none of the links are weak.

Food Safety

Using software to track contamination

Software tools provide more accurate tracking, tracing and elimination of contamination.

Wayne Labs

November 22, 2016

While food and beverage processors need to deliver food-safe products to their customers, they’re also feeling the need to get these products out the door.

Lawsuit alleges dangerous levels of arsenic in California wines

Jeremy Gerrard

March 23, 2015

A complaint filed last week in Los Angeles Superior Court by California residents alleges 83 bottles of wine originating from more than two dozen California wineries contained dangerously high levels of arsenic, according to the Associated Press.

Weighing the concern over arsenic in food

Jeremy Gerrard

January 21, 2015

A recent article published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has dissected and analyzed the levels of arsenic in food consumed by US residents.

TECH FLASH

Preventing and addressing food contamination in rice processing

Bühler Food Safety Initiative Team discusses food safety in rice processing

June 25, 2014

As the food industry manages a balancing act for greater capacity, efficiency and profitability, food safety always weighs in at the forefront.

Workers questioned as investigation continues in Japanese pesticide contamination case

Food containing the pesticide malathion has sickened around 890 people.

Shane O'Halloran

January 8, 2014

Food containing the pesticide malathion has sickened around 890 people.

UK Food Standards Agency calls for meat surface contamination research tenders

The agency wants proposals for carrying out research on the effectiveness of surface treatments in reducing microbiological contamination of meat.

Shane O'Halloran

November 18, 2013

The agency wants proposals for carrying out research on the effectiveness of surface treatments in reducing microbiological contamination of meat.

Researchers find formaldehyde in supermarket fish imported from Asia

Around 1 in 4 of the fish tested positive for the known carcinogen.

Shane O'Halloran

September 12, 2013

Around 1 in 4 of the fish tested positive for the known carcinogen.

FDA study shows arsenic levels in rice too low to cause short-term health damage

The agency will continue investigating to determine potential long-term effects.

Shane O'Halloran

September 9, 2013

The agency will continue investigating to determine potential long-term effects.

TECH FLASH

FDA proposes new “action level” for arsenic in apple juice

The new regulations require the arsenic level to be no higher than that of drinking water.

Shane O'Halloran

July 30, 2013

Previous FDA investigation has shown low levels of harmful inorganic arsenic in apple juice.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

circular packaging material for frozen and chilled food packaging

Sustainable Barrier Coatings Replace PFAS, PE and other Plasticized Materials in Packaging

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Decarbonizing Process Heat: What You Should Know and Next Steps

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.

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