FDA should assure consumers BPA is no longer used in baby bottles November 16, 2011 Even though manufacturers are no longer using BPA to make baby bottles, consumers are still not sure this is true.Read More
Practical test for E. coli serogroups November 16, 2011 This test can find non-O157 STEC serogroups-O26, O45, O103, O111, O121 and O145.Read More
Sustainable Plant of the Year: Frito-Lay Casa Grande Plant Attains Near Net Zero Kevin T. Higgins November 1, 2011 Efficiency was built into Frito-Lay’s Casa Grande plant a quarter-century ago, but the snack maker takes the facility’s energy- and water-conservation systems to a new level with near net zero.Read More
Goya Foods upgrades its supply chain software performance October 12, 2011 When manual methods could no longer keep up with 1,600 products, six plants and 14 DCs, it was time for an automated supply chain system. Read More
Boost productivity and profit by using a battery management system October 12, 2011 Distribution centers using battery-powered forklifts and pallet trucks can reduce their battery count with an automated battery management system. Read More
USDA takes new steps to fight E. coli October 12, 2011 Designation extends zero tolerance policy for E. coli O157:H7 to six additional serogroups. Read More
Food safety training lab opens in College Park, MD October 12, 2011 The new lab is a joint effort of FDA, USDA, University of Maryland and Waters Corp. Read More
Food defense needs shoring up October 12, 2011 Challenges remain for the food and agriculture sector in responding to potential terrorist attacks and natural disasters. Read More
Many adults unaware of key food safety practices October 12, 2011 Eight in 10 adults who cook hamburgers or poultry burgers do not use a thermometer to determine doneness. Read More
The State of Food Manufacturing Kevin T. Higgins October 1, 2011 Staff expansions and production efficiencies are bright spots in an industry feeling the effects of economic forces beyond its control.Read More
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