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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.

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Corrosion control formula

April 7, 2015

The Cortec S-10FA filming amine formula provides corrosion control in boiler condensate systems; a thin protective field is formed on the metal when the formula is volatilized in the steam stream.

Engineering R&D

Food-safe, surface-enhancement process extends component life

Wayne Labs

April 6, 2015

While this surface-enhancement technology may sound too good to be true, it has been put to the test by Argonne National Labs for its durability.

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Powered Aire air curtains

March 13, 2015

Powered Aire air curtains are installed over door openings to prevent the infiltration of wind, insects, fumes, dust and other debris, and provide climate separation.

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Footwear sanitizing system

March 12, 2015

Built for food processing facilities, the Best Sanitizers HACCP SmartStep footwear sanitizing, foot-operated system uses compressed air to deliver an atomized mist of Alpet D2 surface sanitizer; the mist provides ample coverage to footwear soles, yet uses only 0.2 oz. of chemical.

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Food-grade precleaner

March 10, 2015

Engineered for light-duty belt conveyors, the Flexco FGP food-grade precleaner features stainless steel components and FDA-approved, food-grade materials that limit negative spaces and crevices; an adjustable spring tensioner ensures blade-to-belt contact, while standoffs enable cleaning between the end plates and the conveyor without disassembling the unit.

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Chemical injector

March 9, 2015

Engineered to apply peracetic acid, quaternary ammonium and other food sanitation chemicals in small doses, the Dosatron D8RE3000 chemical injector has an injection range of 1:3,000 to 1:800 or 0.03% to 0.125%.