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FDA reinstates registration for Working Cow Homemade Inc.

February 20, 2019

The FDA has lifted the suspension and reinstated the facility registration for Working Cow Homemade, Inc. The decision follows proposed changes and commitments by the firm, along with FDA site inspection and verification.

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Nature’s Path recalls cereal run for possible gluten contamination by air

Undeclared gluten might have gotten into the products during a production scheduling error

Rose Shilling

February 19, 2019

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Nature’s Path is recalling a specific run of three kinds of EnviroKidz cereal that may contain undeclared gluten because of air contamination resulting from incorrect production scheduling, the FDA announced.

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Processors must ensure their PCQIs are qualified, trained and experienced

Richard F. Stier

February 14, 2019

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Food processors have a mandate to ensure that they have someone with a new title on board: the preventive controls qualified individual, or PCQI.

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Pilgrim’s Pride recalls popcorn chicken that might contain rubber

The frozen chicken was shipped to Publix in Florida to use in store delis

Rose Shilling

February 4, 2019

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Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation is recalling about 58,000 pounds of breaded popcorn chicken that might be contaminated with pieces of rubber, the USDA announced.

Publix Super Markets in Florida received the frozen, not-ready-to-eat chicken to use in store delis, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.

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Harvest Food Group recalls misbranded chicken fried rice

Labels did not declare that the products contain milk, an allergen for some people

Rose Shilling

January 28, 2019

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Harvest Food Group Inc. is recalling about 47,000 pounds of frozen Yumnum chicken fried rice because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the USDA announced.

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Perdue recalls frozen chicken nuggets possibly contaminated with wood particles

Several consumers complained about finding wood in the gluten-free nuggets

Rose Shilling

January 18, 2019

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Perdue Foods announced a recall of about 68,000 pounds of chicken nuggets that might contain wood particles.

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How Food Processors Can Create a Plan for Traceability and Recalls

Richard F. Stier

January 18, 2019

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All food processors, no matter what they produce or where they are located, should develop, document, implement and maintain a program for traceability and recalls.

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High Pressure Certified Seal Now Being Used on Foods

Logo expands from juices to guacamole; more products to follow

Rose Shilling

January 14, 2019

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Good Foods guacamole and other dips are the first foods beyond beverages approved to advertise on the package that they’re made using high pressure processing (HPP).

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On FSMA, allergens and logistics

Wayne Labs

December 15, 2018

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While time is running out for small farms to comply with the FSMA Produce Rule, the FDA released a 172-page draft guidance for the Produce Safety Rule at the end of October, with a six month comment period.

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Use these tips for cleaning all parts of a food factory

Rose Shilling

December 14, 2018

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We've gathered experts' best practice tips for how to make those jobs easier and avoid common problems. And they shared insights about the latest in cleaning technology and improvements to scientific methods for validating sanitation.

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Before peak pest season hits, learn how to avoid issues with insects and pests that can threaten the integrity of food products, compliance with federal regulations, third-party audit scores and, ultimately, a plant’s reputation and bottom line. Join entomologist and Orkin Technical Services Manager Chelle Hartzer as she brings her knowledge and expertise to your facility with a free, hour-long webinar to discuss the five-step pest management process to meet and exceed the food safety standards under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

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FDA reinstates registration for Working Cow Homemade Inc.

Nature’s Path recalls cereal run for possible gluten contamination by air

Processors must ensure their PCQIs are qualified, trained and experienced

Pilgrim’s Pride recalls popcorn chicken that might contain rubber

Harvest Food Group recalls misbranded chicken fried rice

Perdue recalls frozen chicken nuggets possibly contaminated with wood particles

How Food Processors Can Create a Plan for Traceability and Recalls

High Pressure Certified Seal Now Being Used on Foods

On FSMA, allergens and logistics

Use these tips for cleaning all parts of a food factory

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