New generation of digital food metal detectors features the latest ARM microprocessors. 

As product falls freely through the metal detector’s inspection zone, the unit detects metal contaminants and the contaminated portion of the product is quickly segregated from the main product flow and removed. 

The Vertex inline inspection system is designed to integrate with VFFS packaging and weighing turnkey lines, with a case through dimension that can be as little as 125 mm (191 mm including flanges) and a circular aperture.

Simmons Prepared Foods Inc. recalled about 2 million pounds of chicken that may be contaminated with metal, the USDA announced.

Taco Bell and a supplier recalled seasoned beef for tacos and burritos after customers said they found a metal shaving in their food.