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Golden International Corp. issues warning for stolen tilapia possibly contaminated with Salmonella

405 cartons of tilapia stolen from the Golden International Corporations container yard in Renton, Wash.

May 29, 2018

The Golden International Corporation of Renton, WA is issuing a public safety notice for 405 cartons of stolen frozen tilapia, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella after it was stolen and possibly sold.

Recall

H-E-B recalls olives potentially contaminated with glass

H-E-B Ode to Olives Sliced Salad Olives recalled from all HEB stores

Crystal Lindell

May 29, 2018

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There have been no injuries reported due to this incident, and all products related to this recall were sold at the company’s Texas stores.

Romaine Lettuce

FDA: It’s safe to eat romaine again

Agency says all the lettuce involved in the outbreak is probably no longer on store shelves or in restaurants.

Crystal Lindell

May 20, 2018

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It is unlikely that any romaine lettuce from the Yuma growing region is still available in stores or restaurants due to its 21-day shelf life.

Food Safety

More than 300,000 pounds of hot dogs and sausage recalled due to possible misbranding

Product may contain undeclared soy

Casey Laughman

May 17, 2018

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Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Kent Quality Foods, Inc. has recalled more than 308,000 pounds of beef, pork and turkey ready-to-eat hot dog and sausage products due to misbranding.

Food Safety

The effects of FSMA's sanitary transportation of food rule

Regulation establishes requirements designed to minimize risk during the transportation of food and beverages that could compromise its safety

Debra Schug

May 14, 2018

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What processors need to know about the regulation and how new technology could help facilitate a preventive approach to food safety.

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Seabear recalls lox because of Clostridium botulinum risk

The Cold Smoked Wild Coho Salmon Lox was produced under the Gerard & Dominique Seafoods brand, and was distributed in California, Maryland and Washington.

Crystal Lindell

May 7, 2018

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Seabear Company of Anacortes, Washington is voluntarily recalling 1,225 units of Cold Smoked Wild Coho Salmon Lox, produced under the Gerard & Dominique Seafoods brand, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.

Packaging

Packaging solution extends shelf life of grapes

Expandable Polystyrene increases the shelf life to 120 days, compared to less than 10 days without it.

Crystal Lindell

May 7, 2018

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When it comes to grapes, the challenge is that they begin to deteriorate as soon as they are picked. So extending grape shelf life is critical to helping grocery stores save money and to also address the food waste issue.

Food Safety Summit

This week's Food Safety Summit to feature educational sessions, networking

Thousands of food safety professionals to convene in Rosemont, Il this week for 20th annual Food Safety Summit

Crystal Lindell

May 6, 2018

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More than 1,700 food safety professionals including processors, distributors, growers, retailers, food service operators, regulators and academicians will gather to see the newest products and services available to keep the nation’s food supply safe and learn from industry leaders on the most important issues facing the industry.

FDA

FDA, FTC issue warning letters to e-liquid manufacturers

Letters warn companies that packaging resembles children's juice boxes, candies and cookies

Casey Laughman

May 4, 2018

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have issued 13 warning letters to manufacturers, distributors and retailers for selling e-liquids for e-cigarette use in packaging that causes the products to resemble kid-friendly food products.

Food Safety

Opinion: Blockchain technology can help both agricultural professionals and industry regulators

A safer food industry can be created through increased transparency and improved tracking via Blockchain technology

Robert McNulty

May 4, 2018

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If the April 2018 E. coli outbreak has taught us anything, it's that we are still a ways away from properly tracking our food from source to plate.

ON DEMAND: Food processing manufacturers have an increasing number of challenges, whether they are processing vegetables and fruit, filling pastries and baked goods, or cutting meat. This includes keeping up with sanitation, safety and maintenance requirements while maintaining throughput and production quality.

Energy costs are a critical component of success in the food and beverage industry, but with so much uncertainty in the energy industry, it’s easy to let confusion slow progress. What is clear is that doing nothing allows others to control the reliability and cost of your electric and thermal energy-supply.

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Golden International Corp. issues warning for stolen tilapia possibly contaminated with Salmonella

H-E-B recalls olives potentially contaminated with glass

FDA: It’s safe to eat romaine again

More than 300,000 pounds of hot dogs and sausage recalled due to possible misbranding

The effects of FSMA's sanitary transportation of food rule

Seabear recalls lox because of Clostridium botulinum risk

Packaging solution extends shelf life of grapes

This week's Food Safety Summit to feature educational sessions, networking

FDA, FTC issue warning letters to e-liquid manufacturers

Opinion: Blockchain technology can help both agricultural professionals and industry regulators

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