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Food Safety

Find the latest information, best practices and products for improving food safety in food and beverage plants.

]]> https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/rss/2628-food-safety en-us UVC Disinfection Best Practices for Food, Packaging and Logistics Applications The companies that treat UVC as a flexible, application specific toolkit — rather than a single technology solution — will be best positioned to meet the microbial and operational challenges of the next decade.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103642 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:07:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103642-uvc-disinfection-best-practices-for-food-packaging-and-logistics-applications 3-A SSI Calls for Volunteers to Update Key Food Safety Standards To ensure standards that reflect manufacturing realities, facility operations and regulatory requirements equally, 3-A SSI is recruiting voting members from three industry perspectives.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103628 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:58:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103628-3-a-ssi-calls-for-volunteers-to-update-key-food-safety-standards FDA, CDC Say E. coli Outbreak Connected to Raw Cheese The agencies say E. coli samples are genetically similar, and some people reporting illnesses have consumed Raw Farm cheese. However, the company declined to recall product over no positive E. coli tests.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103592 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:48:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103592-fda-cdc-say-e-coli-outbreak-connected-to-raw-cheese How Food Manufacturers Can Prevent Conveyor Carryback Conveyor carryback is a serious issue in food processing facilities that can disrupt operations if not managed. Many facilities lack effective strategies to handle carryback, risking unscheduled downtime. Operators should implement preventative maintenance measures to minimize its impact.


]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103562 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103562-how-food-manufacturers-can-prevent-conveyor-carryback Leveraging Packaging Technology and Design for a Safer Food Supply A food manufacturer’s packaging line represents both the last opportunity to protect food and the last place where risk can be introduced. Treating the packaging line as a critical control point is essential to moving from reactive compliance to proactive prevention.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103546 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103546-leveraging-packaging-technology-and-design-for-a-safer-food-supply Boar’s Head Reopens Plant Connected to Listeria Outbreak The company resumed operations at its plant in Jarratt, Viriginia on Feb. 2 after completing a “comprehensive series of facility enhancements and the implementation of enhanced product manufacturing protocols.”

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103518 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:05:00 -0500 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103518-boars-head-reopens-plant-connected-to-listeria-outbreak FDA Requests Information on Gluten Labeling The agency is seeking information on adverse reactions to non-wheat gluten containing grains, as well as on oats for cross-contact with these ingredients.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103504 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:58:00 -0500 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103504-fda-requests-information-on-gluten-labeling Is Listeria Monocytogenes Slipping Through Your Door? Listeria Monocytogenes (Lm) is difficult enough to keep out of a food plant, but once it gets in, the real challenge begins — as it can take up residence in “secret” places that welcome and protect it. Fortunately, processors don’t have to go it alone.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103461 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103461-is-listeria-monocytogenes-slipping-through-your-door Innodal Receives No Objection Letter for INNEO Anti-Listeria Processing Aid This determination allows U.S. meat and poultry processors to use INNEO both as a surface treatment and directly within the food matrix of comminuted products.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103468 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103468-innodal-receives-no-objection-letter-for-inneo-anti-listeria-processing-aid The Ambriola Company Recalls Pecorino Romano Products Over Listeria Risk Launched in November, the recall includes products under the Locatelli, Boar’s Head, Maker’s Mark, Pinna and Ambriola brands. Expiration dates extend to May 2026.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103466 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:53:00 -0500 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103466-the-ambriola-company-recalls-pecorino-romano-products-over-listeria-risk How to Combat Sanitation Challenges with Conveyors How can food manufacturers best address costly equipment contamination and the downtime that can result? One answer is to choose solutions that are designed to improve efficiency and meet stringent sanitary requirements.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103440 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103440-how-to-combat-sanitation-challenges-with-conveyors Keep Dry Processing Food Areas Clean and Free of Dust Dust in the food and beverage industry is much more than a housekeeping nuisance — it’s directly tied to food safety, product quality, worker safety and regulatory compliance.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103414 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:53:51 -0500 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103414-keep-dry-processing-food-areas-clean-and-free-of-dust FDA Expands Agentic AI Capabilities The agency says agentic AI deployment will enable its staff to further advance the use of AI to assist with more complex tasks, such as meeting management, pre-market reviews, review validation, post-market surveillance, inspections and compliance and administrative functions.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103402 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:44:00 -0500 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103402-fda-expands-agentic-ai-capabilities Infant Botulism Outbreak Connected to Powdered Formula Sickens 23 Nearly two dozen illnesses have been reported between August and November across 10 states.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103372 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:04:00 -0500 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103372-infant-botulism-outbreak-connected-to-powdered-formula-sickens-23 How Optical and X-Ray Inspection Supports Bottling Safety and Quality By transitioning from legacy single-technology systems to multi-layered inspection processes, manufacturers can minimize recalls, reduce waste and safeguard their brand. 

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103329 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:38:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103329-how-optical-and-x-ray-inspection-supports-bottling-safety-and-quality Chilling and Freezing: Are Temps on Spec in Your Freezer and Cold Room? Regulatory bodies say you need to monitor temperature in your cold storage facilities and leave a lot of leeway in how and when to do it. Fortunately, the most rudimentary capabilities of today’s wireless temperature devices and data collection systems more than meet regulatory demands.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103300 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103300-chilling-and-freezing-are-temps-on-spec-in-your-freezer-and-cold-room How Combination Inspection Systems Can Reduce Waste in Large-Scale Food Production For processors of large-format foods such as ingredients, the constant pressure to maximize output, control costs, cut waste and maintain safety and quality standards is an ongoing challenge.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103324 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103324-how-combination-inspection-systems-can-reduce-waste-in-large-scale-food-production Arkansas Processor Recalls 6M Eggs Over Salmonella Risk The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported that 40 environmental samples tested positive for seven different strains of salmonella.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103321 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:17:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103321-arkansas-processor-recalls-6m-eggs-over-salmonella-risk NSF Acquires Cambium Analytica Operating as a part of NSF’s largest division, Food and Nutrition, the addition of Cambium Analytica’s capabilities allow the organization to stay ahead of market trends and client needs.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103307 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:14:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103307-nsf-acquires-cambium-analytica RTE Pasta Recalls Expand Over Potential Listeria Contamination Nate’s Fine Foods, supplier of pre-cooked fettucine, linguine and farfalle (bowtie) pasta, recalled certain lots after a linguine sample collected and tested by FreshRealm, Inc. tested positive for listeria.  

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103301 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103301-rte-pasta-recalls-expand-over-potential-listeria-contamination IFT’s Global Food Traceability Center Launches Tool for Data Standardization The Traceability Driver is designed to make it easier for existing traceability software systems to transform their data into standardized formats, supporting sustainability and supply chain integrity by enabling seamless data exchange.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103276 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:32:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103276-ifts-global-food-traceability-center-launches-tool-for-data-standardization Food Packaging Innovations Balance Safety, Sustainability and Consumer Demands Food packaging is entering a new era where innovation is as much about how equipment supports sanitation, compliance and durability as it is about what materials are used.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103252 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:12:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103252-food-packaging-innovations-balance-safety-sustainability-and-consumer-demands NSF Launches Safe Food Packaging Certification for Synthetic Chemical Exposure NSF P525 certifies single-use, primary and secondary packaging that is intended for contact with food and beverages.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103249 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103249-nsf-launches-safe-food-packaging-certification-for-synthetic-chemical-exposure NSF Safe Food Packaging Certification FoodNet Scales Back Foodborne Pathogen Monitoring FoodNet, which is a collaboration between the CDC, USDA FSIS, FDA and 10 state health departments, previously tracked infections caused by eight pathogens. As of July, monitoring is required for only two pathogens. 

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103237 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:54:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103237-foodnet-scales-back-foodborne-pathogen-monitoring Boar’s Head to Reopen Plant Connected to Listeria Outbreak The Associated Press reports the facility will reopen in the coming months but it will be subject to 90 days of “heightened” inspection by federal officials.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103227 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:42:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103227-boars-head-to-reopen-plant-connected-to-listeria-outbreak Food Safety & Quality Management: The Overarching System You Can’t Be Without Food safety and quality management systems are a necessity for getting audits together for unannounced food safety inspections, and suppliers of these systems have seen the need to expand coverage to include functionality handled by other software systems. Working together in concert, they save processors repetitive, manual input operations.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103222 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103222-food-safety-and-quality-management-the-overarching-system-you-cant-be-without Processing Room Sanitation: Understanding the Importance of Hygienic Air To establish a truly sanitary environment, food engineers must rethink the importance of hygienic air and its impact on both food products and the teams who manage these processes.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103218 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:40:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103218-processing-room-sanitation-understanding-the-importance-of-hygienic-air Eagle’s Pack 400 HC with PXT Offers Food Safety and Quality Inspection Ideal for meat, poultry, seafood and dairy processors, the Pack 400 HC with PXT is hygienically constructed to NAMI standards and meets IP69 ingress protection specifications.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103215 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103215-eagles-pack-400-hc-with-pxt-offers-food-safety-and-quality-inspection Eagle Pack 400 HC with PXT X-Ray System Plan Vision System Upgrades Carefully Upgrading older vision systems often means an upgrade in control systems as well to get the most out of inspection systems, which now employ AI to make snap quality judgments that humans can’t do time after time.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103188 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103188-plan-vision-system-upgrades-carefully Glyphosate: Just How Dangerous? The Debate Continues Glyphosate as an ingredient in Roundup has been a liability for Monsanto/Bayer in cancer lawsuits, yet EPA, FDA and international governing bodies claim that very low-level food residues are safe. A new 2025 study questions the safety of glyphosate at any level.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103203 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103203-glyphosate-just-how-dangerous-the-debate-continues