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The company’s EMP technology may be used for improved outbreak forecasting.

The updates include increased salmonella coverage, a foodborne outbreak video and ways to stay safe this grilling season.

In February we looked at the available tools to track and trace products throughout the supply chain; that is, what occurs outside a manufacturing facility. But what about keeping track of products within the confines of the plant? That is: Ingredients that come in the door, are combined in a recipe and go out the loading docks. What happens within a facility is easy to track, right?

FSIS found that some of the company’s beef patties may contain white neoprene.

Undeclared hydrolyzed soy protein was found to be undeclared on the product label.

ABB has made enhancements to its stainless steel motors approved for use with food.

You’ve automated your process and packaging and have computer-generated paper trails to show food safety and quality throughout your facility. Why wouldn’t you do the same with cleaning—wherever it’s practical? Granted, there are certain pieces of equipment you just have to take out of the process to clean manually, but for other components—like piping, some conveyor belting, certain pumps, mixers, tanks and other equipment—you can clean them in place (CIP) and have automated recordkeeping to show proof of cleaning and sanitation to regulating bodies when they ask.

The company’s product may have been contaminated with thin wire-like metal.

The organization has announced the keynote speakers for its annual conference.

Leybold's DRYVAC DV 650 and DV 800 FP-r are designed for washdowns both inside and outside in any installation position.