Food Safety

Food Safety

How processors can use robots to enhance food quality and safety

Richard F. Stier

June 10, 2020

How are robots used in the food industry and what might the future hold for the industry?

FE 2020 Annual Plant Construction Survey

2020 Annual Plant Construction Survey: Part 3

FSMA: Getting to the security aspects of food

You’d think FSMA is a done-deal, but not so much for food defense and intentional adulteration, which still need attention in facility design

Wayne Labs

June 3, 2020

While we've looked at the key issues - including COVID-19 - facing food processors and A&E/Cs this year in FE's 2020 Annual Plant Construction Survey, there's a lot more to discuss.

Food Safety

Conagra recalls more Healthy Choice bowls that may contain small rocks

Frozen meals went to retailers across U.S.

Rose Shilling

June 2, 2020

Conagra Brands Inc. expanded a recall of Healthy Choice bowls after more complaints about small rocks in the frozen meals, withdrawing about 275,000 pounds of product in this round.

CBD Edibles

Watermelon CBD oil recalled for high lead test

Florida officials tested random sample of the oil that people swallow for pain or anxiety

Rose Shilling

May 15, 2020

Summitt Labs recalled a batch of Kore Organic Watermelon CBD Oil Tincture because a test found high lead levels in the product that you swallow for stress, pain or other issues.

Don't overlook safety issues such as slips and falls, PPE and cleaning/sanitizing during the pandemic

Sharon Spielman

May 12, 2020

Food and beverage employees on the front line need to remain safe and healthy to continue to bring the food and beverage supply to the masses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Packaging

Killing pathogens inside cut fruit and vegetable packages

Rose Shilling

May 5, 2020

A new technology for sealed packages of fresh cut produce releases an anti-pathogenic agent inside the container to protect against bacteria, fungi and viruses.

Food Safety

Recalled packs of RITZ Cheese Cracker Sandwiches actually contain peanut butter variety

Outer carton doesn’t declare peanut

Rose Shilling

May 4, 2020

Mondelēz Global recalled some RITZ Cheese Cracker Sandwiches Family Size cartons because they mistakenly contain the peanut butter version.

Manufacturing News

FDA takes measures to promote the microbiological safety of leafy greens

Wayne Labs

May 4, 2020

To combat recurring food safety issues, FDA has come up with a plan for 2020, called the "2020 Leafy Greens STEC Action Plan."

Regulatory Watch

FDA issues final guidance during COVID-19 outbreak

Sharon Spielman

May 4, 2020

The FDA has issued final guidance for industry entitled "Temporary Policy Regarding Preventive Controls and FSVP Food Supplier Verification Onsite Audit Requirements During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency."

Food Safety

Keeping employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic

Richard F. Stier

May 4, 2020

Given the ongoing issues with the COVID-19 virus and the reactions by government, which is treating the ongoing battle as if it was a war, the food industry is going to have to step forward.