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Richard F. Stier

Richard F. Stier

Richard Stier is a consulting food scientist who has helped food processors develop safety, quality and sanitation programs. He believes in emphasizing the importance of how these programs can help companies increase profits. Stier holds degrees in food science from Rutgers University and the University of California at Davis. He is a Contributing Editor for Food Engineering. Email: rickstier4@aol.com

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broken glass

How food and beverage processors can build a glass and brittle plastic program

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Richard F. Stier
January 28, 2021
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There are many different foreign materials that could and actually have ended up in foods. The most insidious of these and the one most feared is glass.
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cleaning and sanitation

Choosing the right cleaning tools

Identify needs to ensure right cleaning and sanitizing equipment, materials choice
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Richard F. Stier
December 21, 2020
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Cleaning and sanitation are far more than just chemicals used for cleaning.


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record-keeping
Food Safety

How to avoid food safety and quality issues from employee error

Protect product integrity through training, security measures and prevention programs
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Richard F. Stier
October 23, 2020
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Avoid food safety and quality issues from employee error, protecting product integrity through training, security measures and prevention programs.
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food safety audit
Food Safety

Do third-party audits need a revision?

Food and beverage companies often view audits as something to pass instead of necessary improvement tools
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Richard F. Stier
September 25, 2020
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Food and beverage processors should encourage third-party audit firms to be more critical and eliminate checklists.


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allergen labeling
Food Safety

How to manage food labels to ensure allergens are clearly noted on any product

Use of the wrong package or label is one of the most common causes of allergen recalls
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Richard F. Stier
July 29, 2020
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One of the most common causes of allergen recalls is the use of the wrong package or wrong label on a container. It is imperative that food processors make sure that the correct label is placed on each and every product, especially for foods with allergens.
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packaging robots
Food Safety

How processors can use robots to enhance food quality and safety

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Richard F. Stier
June 10, 2020
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How are robots used in the food industry and what might the future hold for the industry?
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social distancing in food plants
Food Safety

Keeping employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Richard F. Stier
May 4, 2020
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Given the ongoing issues with the COVID-19 virus and the reactions by government, which is treating the ongoing battle as if it was a war, the food industry is going to have to step forward.
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handwashing
Food Safety

A focus on education leads to better food safety outcomes

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Richard F. Stier
April 17, 2020
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When one trains, the persons being trained learn a task by rote. When the focus is education, people learn how to do a task or about a subject, why said task or subject is important, why it is essential a protocol be followed, and the potential concerns if the procedure is not followed.
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handwashing
Food Safety

Don’t overlook the role of handwashing in food safety

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Richard F. Stier
February 19, 2020
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Handwashing is an essential element for ensuring food safety, whether food is being processed or handled in a plant, prepared in a restaurant or foodservice outlet, or cooked at home.
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Food Safety

The evolution of food safety management systems—from early 1900s to audits today

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Richard F. Stier
January 24, 2020
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In 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt signed legislation that created the agency with legal authority to seize goods in interstate commerce that were adulterated, contained additives injurious to health, or contained filthy, decomposed or putrid substances.
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