Regulatory

Nearly 47 Tons of Meat Recalled Due to Possible Non-Food Grade Substance Contamination

MF Meats is recalling its beef and pork after customer complaints about a chemical taste in the items.

March 1, 2024

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Food Safety

Quick PCR Test Targets Beer Spoilers in Yeast Materials

A partnership between diagnostic company and yeast supplier strengthens QC programs to detect contaminants in yeast slurries.

February 29, 2024

Processing Equipment

ProMach Acquires Zacmi

ProMach

Packaging solutions provider ProMach has acquired Zacmi, a supplier of filling, closing, and processing equipment for the food industry.

February 16, 2024

Food Safety

The Food Industry Needs to Do Better

Accountability is the word that keeps coming to mind as more news items cross our desks regarding child and prison labor, and food adulterations.

February 15, 2024

Dry Processing

Belting Combines Ease of Change With Hygienic Design

Intralox’s new ZeroSplice technology gives food processors a way to connect ThermoDrive belting sections without field splicing.

February 6, 2024

Regulatory

Public Health Alert Issued for Recalled Meat Due to Salmonella Outbreak

The CDC reports nearly 50 illnesses and 10 hospitalizations for Salmonella in 22 states associated with charcuterie trays sold at Costco and Sam's Club, of which 5.5 tons was recalled recently.

January 19, 2024

Regulatory

Co-Manufacturer Recalls 66.5 Tons of Turkey Kielbasa for Possible Bone Fragments

The Parkview brand retail product—which is sold at Aldi—was recalled after consumer complaints about bone pieces found in the sausages, with one minor oral injury reported.

January 9, 2024

Regulatory

Possible Salmonella Contamination Leads to Recall of 5.5 Tons of Retail Charcuterie Trays

The Busseto Foods ready-to-eat meat samplers were distributed to Sam’s Club stores throughout the U.S.

January 9, 2024

Cleaning and Sanitation

Ampco Pumps Applauds Michael Boyd's Appointment to 3-A Sanitary Standards Board

Ampco Pumps Company

Boyd, a Business Development Manager for Ampco Applied Products, says he's committed to working with 3-A SSI to elevate hygienic equipment design standards.

January 4, 2024

Regulatory

Illinois Meat Processor Recalls 3.3 Tons of Ground Beef for Possible E. coli Contamination

The recalled beef was shipped to distributors in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan for further distribution to foodservice customers.

January 2, 2024

Regulatory

Top 10 Articles of 2023 – No. 4: Trader Joe’s Issues 4th Food Recall

Join us as we look back at ProFood World’s most popular articles of 2023. It wasn’t good news for Trader Joe’s at No. 4.

December 29, 2023

Food Safety

How Lead Levels in Cinnamon Point to Need for Accountability, Incentives

As the FDA looks at whether a recent case of lead contamination in applesauce was economically motivated, a UCLA supply chain expert explains how to deter such suppliers.

December 19, 2023

Regulatory

TGI Fridays Chicken Bites Recalled Due to Possible Plastic Contamination

Simmons Prepared Foods is recalling 26,550 lb of the frozen, boneless retail product after the company received customer complaints about clear, hard plastic found under the breading of the bites.

December 15, 2023