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Blue Bell identifies possible Listeria source at Oklahoma plant

Source of Listeria is believed to be unprotected equipment stored in a room classified as non-sanitary.

June 15, 2015

The equipment used in processing and packaging was kept in the basement—a hot and humid area.

Plant Construction Survey

38th Annual Plant Construction Survey: Fast track project delivery

There’s more money available, but it’s already earmarked for automation, sanitation, operational efficiency, utilities—and sometimes a new facility.

Wayne Labs

June 11, 2015

No question about it, the numbers of reportable food and beverage projects in 2014 hit a nine-year high—a total of 635 compared to 555 in 2013, according to Food Engineering’s 38th Annual Plant Construction Survey.

Manufacturing News

Listeria hides in processing machinery

May 30, 2015

Recent information released by Blue Bell Creameries relating to the cause of the Listeria contamination in some of its ice cream products has a familiar ring to it—improperly maintained equipment contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Technology Sourcebook

Color-coded cleaning tools

May 21, 2015

Perfex color-coded brooms and brushes feature nonconductive polypropylene fibers fused into impact-resistant brush blocks; the fibers do not absorb bacteria, liquids or odors and are unaffected by water, grease, petroleum products, detergents, sanitizers and solvents.

Technology Sourcebook

Handwashing system

May 20, 2015

The Meritech CleanTech 2000SCA automated handwashing system comes with an optional turnstile-controlled access feature that automatically opens at the end of each 12-second handwash cycle; the wash and rinse cycle removes 99.98% of dangerous pathogens from bare skin and gloved hands.

Technology Sourcebook

Color-coded brooms/brushes

May 18, 2015

Ultra-Safe Technology soft-bristle brooms are used for sweeping dry particles, while medium-bristle models are intended for sweeping in dry or wet areas.

Technology Sourcebook

Hygienic handles

May 18, 2015

Made from food-grade, chemical-resistant polypropylene, Remco Vikan ultra hygiene, ergonomically designed handles feature a rounded grip and no cracks or seams to harbor bacteria.

TECH FLASH

Blue Bell knew about Listeria problem in 2013

Texas-based Blue Bell Creameries was aware one of its production facilities tested positive for Listeria.

Jeremy Gerrard

May 13, 2015

FDA released results of its investigations into Blue Bell plants that detailed 17 presumptive positive tests for Listeria at the Oklahoma plant.

Report: Blue Bell Listeria contamination goes back to 2013

Jeremy Gerrard

May 8, 2015

Texas-based Blue Bell Creameries, which pulled all its products from stores in April, was aware one of its production facilities contained listeria more than two years ago according to recent documents released by FDA.

Engineering R&D

Extended Interview: Food-safe, surface enhancement process extends component life

This recently developed surface enhancement technology can extend the lifetime of grinders and other critical wear components from two shifts to many months with no peeling or flaking.

Wayne Labs

April 8, 2015

Food Engineering caught up with David Bell, founder, president and CEO of Phygen Coatings, to hear more about surface enhancement technology.

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.

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.