Food Safety - Articles - Page 52

The basics of cleaning and sanitation in food plants

Understanding the difference between cleaning and sanitizing is critical

Richard F. Stier

January 7, 2020

Sanitation maintains or restores a state of cleanliness and promotes hygiene for prevention of foodborne illness.

Food Safety

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams recalls one pint flavor that may contain allergen

One person complained of reaction to dessert labeled non-dairy

Rose Shilling

January 6, 2020

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams recalled three batches of Cold Brew with Coconut Cream Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints because they may contain undeclared milk allergen.

Regulatory Watch

Decreased assessment rate proposed for tart Michigan cherries

January 6, 2020

A proposed rule issued by AMS would implement a recommendation from the Cherry Industry Administrative Board to decrease the assessment rate established for 2019-20 and subsequent fiscal years.

Regulatory Watch

California almond accepted user program revised

Sharon Spielman

January 6, 2020

The USDA issued a final rule that requires California almond accepted users to dispose of inedible material within 6 months of receipt, submit public weighmaster weight certificates within 10 business days of receipt of inedible material, and submit an accepted user plan annually.

How companies are coping with intentional adulteration rule enforcement

Rose Shilling

January 6, 2020

A big part of implementing a food defense plan is deciding between expensive technology and cheaper, low-tech strategies to protect your product from intentional adulteration.

Food Safety

Salvadorean string cheese recalled for possible listeria

Production suspended to investigate source

Rose Shilling

January 3, 2020

Limena LLC recalled 1-lb. blocks of Salvadorean semisoft string cheese (quesillo cheese) for possible listeria contamination

Pasteurization

The importance of maintaining nutritional and sensory quality in pasteurized food

While thermal pasteurization can affect quality in nuts and seeds, finding the right non-thermal process can render product with no noticeable product changes

Penny Clark

January 2, 2020

For nuts and seeds, non-thermal pasteurization is a must in preserving flavor, texture and appearance.

Food Safety

Listeria outbreak linked to hard-boiled eggs

Almark Foods recalls pails of eggs; restaurants and stores warned to sanitize surfaces

Rose Shilling

December 23, 2019

Public health officials are investigating a listeria outbreak linked to hard-boiled eggs used in salads at restaurants and grocery stores.

Food Safety

Whole Foods recalls boxes of holiday cookies that don’t list allergens

Chocolate sandwich cookies with peppermint or caramel sold nationwide

Rose Shilling

December 20, 2019

Whole Foods Market recalled two varieties of limited edition 365 Everyday Value dark chocolate sandwich cookies that may contain milk or coconut, allergens that aren’t listed on the packages.