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Reacting to a series of imported product recalls this year, the US government’s Import Safety Working Group met in Washington last month to obtain feedback from industry and government officials.

Hardy Instruments, a San Diego-based manufacturer of process weighing, vibration monitoring and tension control solutions, has been acquired by Roper Industries.

US Foodservice Inc. plans to invest $100 million in capital projects to expand its operations.

The 'other' E. coliFor some years, the US government has concentrated on one strain of E. coli: O157:H7. But according to a white paper, entitled “Public Health Importance of Non-O157

Wireless connectivity for industrial sensors and actuators had everyone attending “sell-out” conference sessions at the Emerson Global Users Exchange held at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center last month.

Omron Electronics LLC has appointed Gregg A. Holst to be its new chief operating officer and president. 

Coca-Cola is spending more than $60 million to build a plant to recycle and reuse nearly two billion 20-oz. bottles a year.

The rash of food recalls involving imported products and/or ingredients could lead to changes in both the regulation and use of these items.

Congress has returned to the Capitol for one of the last opportunities for legislative action before the 2008 election cycle heats up. High on the list of priorities for action is the 2007 Farm Bill. The House has already passed its version of the legislation, so attention is now focused on the Senate.

Salmonella for humans and caninesTwo recalls within three days apart have affected products for humans and canines. Metz Fresh (Salinas, CA) announced a voluntary recall on August 28 for bagged