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COVID-19

Coca-Cola bottlers produce millions of COVID-19 test tubes

Plastic preforms used for bottles are just the right shape for test kit swabs

June 1, 2020

A federal lab helping scale up production of COVID-19 test tubes found a solution in the beverage industry: the plastic used for Coca-Cola bottles.

Refrigeration systems

No spiral freezer should be an island of automation

Integrating a spiral freezer with process and refrigeration controls increases efficiency, speeds production and saves energy

Ivy Arkfeld

May 27, 2020

Spiral freezers are often run "full-throttle" but they don't have to be.

FDA publishes findings associated with 2019 leafy greens outbreak

Sharon Spielman

May 21, 2020

In an update released by the FDA, the agency has published the findings of an investigation into the contamination of romaine lettuce implicated in three outbreaks of E. coli O157:H7 during Fall 2019.

CBD Edibles

Watermelon CBD oil recalled for high lead test

Florida officials tested random sample of the oil that people swallow for pain or anxiety

Rose Shilling

May 15, 2020

Summitt Labs recalled a batch of Kore Organic Watermelon CBD Oil Tincture because a test found high lead levels in the product that you swallow for stress, pain or other issues.

OSHA poster about how to wear a respirator

COVID-19

Poster: How to wear a face mask correctly

OSHA also made a video on how to put on and take off a respirator

Rose Shilling

May 12, 2020

A new COVID-19 poster and video from federal safety authorities provide helpful tips for workers who wear masks.

COVID-19 Coverage

Intertek Alchemy launches program to certify training on Covid-19 health, safety protocols

Sharon Spielman

May 5, 2020

Intertek Alchemy has launched a certification program that confirms a company’s employees have been trained, assessed and verified to meet stringent protocols for sanitation, hygiene, health and more.

Packaging

Killing pathogens inside cut fruit and vegetable packages

Rose Shilling

May 5, 2020

A new technology for sealed packages of fresh cut produce releases an anti-pathogenic agent inside the container to protect against bacteria, fungi and viruses.

Food Safety

Recalled packs of RITZ Cheese Cracker Sandwiches actually contain peanut butter variety

Outer carton doesn’t declare peanut

Rose Shilling

May 4, 2020

Mondelēz Global recalled some RITZ Cheese Cracker Sandwiches Family Size cartons because they mistakenly contain the peanut butter version.

Manufacturing News

FDA takes measures to promote the microbiological safety of leafy greens

Wayne Labs

May 4, 2020

To combat recurring food safety issues, FDA has come up with a plan for 2020, called the "2020 Leafy Greens STEC Action Plan."

Regulatory Watch

FDA issues final guidance during COVID-19 outbreak

Sharon Spielman

May 4, 2020

The FDA has issued final guidance for industry entitled "Temporary Policy Regarding Preventive Controls and FSVP Food Supplier Verification Onsite Audit Requirements During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency."