Food Safety

Recalls

Sabra Dipping Company issues recall for Classic Hummus

March 31, 2021

In partnership with the FDA, Sabra Dipping Company LLC t is voluntarily recalling approximately 2,100 cases of 10 oz. Classic Hummus due to potential contamination of Salmonella.

Innovation drives success in food safety

What processors need to new about continual improvement

Richard F. Stier

March 30, 2021

It is imperative that food processors understand that innovation is an imperative, and a failure to innovate can mean that they will begin to fall behind their competitors.

Recalls

Food Lion and Hannaford Supermarkets recall Taste of Inspirations Parmesan Garlic Wing Sauce

No illnesses have been reported

March 26, 2021

Food Lion is recalling select lots of Taste of Inspirations Parmesan Garlic Wing Sauce because they were mislabeled and contain an undeclared allergen (fish).

Bobo’s issues voluntarily allergy alert on undeclared peanuts in Product

Bobo’s issues voluntarily allergy alert on undeclared peanuts in maple pecan oat bars

March 26, 2021

Bobo’s of Boulder, Colorado, is issuing a voluntary recall of Bobo’s Maple Pecan Oat Bars because they may contain undeclared peanuts.

The future of fish

How BlueNalu envisions cellular aquaculture impacting the planet as well as plates in the next few years.

Michael Costa

March 25, 2021

We check in with BluNalu about the future of fish through cellular aquaculture, plus the company's recent progress toward launching its products for foodservice.

3 big things to know about supply chains

The pandemic has affected supply chains in a number of ways

Casey Laughman

March 10, 2021

A look at how supply chains have been disrupted and affected by the ongoing pandemic, and what processors need to know to adapt.

Building a food safety culture requires buy-in from everyone

Richard F. Stier

March 5, 2021

Anyone who has spent a few years working in the food industry, whether you are involved with the production of foods, beverage or ingredients, knows the truth of Murphy’s Law: Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.

J&J Distributing recalls multiple products for potential contamination

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem

March 2, 2021

St. Paul-based J&J Distributing has recalled multiple products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

El Abuelito Cheese recalls Queso Fresco, Quesillo and Requeson products

CDC reports 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes from four states

March 2, 2021

El Abuelito Cheese of Paterson, N.J., has recalled all Queso Fresco (Fresh, soft cheese), Quesillo (Oaxaca, string cheese) and Requeson (Ricotta) products, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Dry Processing Technology

Cone Table Elite (CTE) bulk bag fillers

February 9, 2021

The CTE bulk bag filler has a patented coned densification table for bag stability and can be customized to integrate foil or plastic bag liners, which—following a nitrogen purge and heat-sealing process—can extend stored product life.