Food Safety

FDA Warns Cinnamon Companies: Implement Safety Controls

It’s not just applesauce pouches affected by high lead levels in cinnamon. FDA recommends voluntary recalls to several other cinnamon distributors.

March 8, 2024

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Processing Equipment

IO Link Sensor

Rechner

Rechner KA1590 Sensor leverages IO Link technology to offer precise product detection, easy setup, and robust construction for demanding sanitary applications.

March 6, 2024

Regulatory

Trader Joe's Chicken Soup Dumplings Recalled for Possible Plastic Contamination

More than 30 tons of the product is being recalled after consumer complaints about plastic in the dumplings, possibly from a permanent marker pen.

March 4, 2024

Inspection

Mettler-Toledo to Showcase Product Inspection Systems at PACK EXPO East

METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection

Visit Booth 1502 at PACK EXPO East, where Mettler-Toledo will exhibit the X12 X-ray system, C35 AdvancedLine checkweigher/vision system, M31R metal detector, and ProdX software.

March 4, 2024

Regulatory

FDA Ends Sales of Food Packaging Containing PFAS

A voluntary phaseout of PFAS chemicals in U.S. food contact packaging has been fulfilled, eliminating a significant source of dietary exposure to the substances for consumers.

March 4, 2024

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

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