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TECH FLASH

Blue Bell identifies possible Listeria source at Oklahoma plant

Source of Listeria is believed to be unprotected equipment stored in a room classified as non-sanitary.

Jeremy Gerrard

June 15, 2015

The equipment used in processing and packaging was kept in the basement—a hot and humid area.

Editor's Note

Inability to recall the recalled brands

Joyce Fassl

May 31, 2015

Despite all the food safety advances in sanitary machine design, sanitary plant design, product testing and inspection, and many processors reexamining their current SSOPs, HACCP plans and FSMA preparation and adherence, there is still much work to be done to protect the food supply and to inform consumers of potential problems.

TECH FLASH

ConAgra settles peanut butter Salmonella case

The company will pay $11.2 million to settle a federal charge.

Jeremy Gerrard

May 26, 2015

ConAgra pleaded guilty to introducing Peter Pan and private-label peanut butter contaminated with Salmonella into interstate commerce during the 2006 through 2007 outbreak.

TECH FLASH

Consumers troubled by bird flu outbreak

As the cost of eggs prices jump due to the ongoing bird flu outbreak, consumers feel there is a risk to food safety.

Jeremy Gerrard

May 26, 2015

NPD Group researchers find more than 50 percent of consumers in the US say they have some level of concern about avian flu.

Food Safety

X-ray inspection: Getting more for less

With new demand and recent advancements, manufacturers are offering more affordable X-ray inspection machines that are easier to use.

Debra Schug

May 19, 2015

Whether it is a loose screw that falls off a machine, a bone that manages to stay wedged in a piece of meat or a bit of plastic that finds its way into a batch, contamination in a finished product can be a major blow to a brand.

TECH FLASH

Blue Bell knew about Listeria problem in 2013

Texas-based Blue Bell Creameries was aware one of its production facilities tested positive for Listeria.

Jeremy Gerrard

May 13, 2015

FDA released results of its investigations into Blue Bell plants that detailed 17 presumptive positive tests for Listeria at the Oklahoma plant.

Food Safety

Reducing risk with rapid detection

Debra Schug

May 12, 2015

When harmful bacteria are found in food products, things can quickly spin out of control for processors.

TECH FLASH

After the recall, what’s next for Blue Bell?

Blue Bell Creameries is embarking on a fresh start by initiating an intensive cleaning and training program at all its production facilities.

Jeremy Gerrard

April 28, 2015

Company executives say they are heartbroken over the problem and pledge to get it right.

Plant of the Year

Food Plant of the Year 2015: Mars Chocolate is lean, green and poised for growth

Wayne Labs

April 6, 2015

As a kid growing up on a poultry farm, I couldn’t wait to help my dad truck cases of eggs to the local co-op, but I confess to an ulterior motive—hitting the candy machine just inside the door for a SNICKERS bar.

HACCP Software

The future of food safety is in the cloud

Jeremy Gerrard

April 6, 2015

While regulators creep closer toward adopting parts of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) has taken center stage as food and beverage manufacturers seek the best ways to stay compliant, avoid costly recalls and provide an easier audit experience.