Inspection

At PACK EXPO International, Yoran Imaging to Debut Thermal Imaging-Enabled Inline Moisture Control Inspection System

Visit Booth LU-8847 to see Yoran Imaging's Process Analytical Monitoring (PAM) Moisture Control system, which provides 100% inspection of food items while offering production process optimization and intuitive operation.

June 24, 2024

Inspection, Sorting & Weighing

Inspection

bioMérieux's GENE-UP® CAMPYLOBACTER Selected as Method of Choice by USDA-FSIS

bioMérieux

In-vitro diagnostics company's assay chosen by USDA-FSIS for Campylobacter detection in USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Laboratories.

June 19, 2024

Processing Equipment

Orienting Conveyor Reduces Product Damage, Increases Throughput

Hoosier Feeder Company

This third-generation, hygienic IP69K orienting conveyor singulates and orients bulk products, bagels in this case, improves OEE and gently handles product.

March 19, 2024

Regulatory

Possible Listeria Contamination Prompts Recall of Breakfast Burritos

Jen's Breakfast Burritos is recalling about 144 lb of product after USDA testing indicated possible listeria in the ready-to-eat food.

March 11, 2024

Regulatory

More Than 17 Tons of Johnsonville Turkey Kielbasa Recalled Due to Possible Rubber Contamination

The problem was discovered after consumer complaints about pieces of rubber in the ready-to-eat turkey sausage.

March 8, 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

Inspection

Thermal Imaging Generates Predictive Data to Reduce Waste

Yoran Imaging’s Process Analytical Monitoring system measures residual heat from sealing applications to predict problems on the line before they occur, leading to lower costs and increased food safety.

February 21, 2024

Home

X-Ray System Inspects Filled and Sealed Glass Containers

Its first focused on looking through glass jars and bottles, Wipotec’s SC-S 5020 X-ray Scanner detects micro-leaks, contaminants, fill level, and proper closure.

September 22, 2023

Home

New Sort Engine and User Interface Puts Optical Sorters in Reach

High-end inspection technology is not accessible if it’s too complex to use. Key Technology’s Compass optical sorters simplify system operation while providing reliable accuracy.

September 12, 2023

Pest Control

Xcluder’s Fill Fabric Products Stop Rodent Problems Before They Start

Xcluder focuses on exclusion with its fill fabric products - stopping rodents from ever entering the food plant.

July 6, 2023

Inspection

Nut Producer Rethinks Inspection Strategy After Adding Packaging Lines

Bringing retail packing in-house prompted Andersen & Sons Shelling to add X-ray inspection along with its new packaging line. With improved user interface and detection levels, Mettler-Toledo Safeline’s X36 X-ray system is helping to ensure food safety.

March 26, 2023

Industry News

University Develops Method to Rapidly Detect Food Adulteration

Utilizing nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, the entire process created by University of Missouri scientists can be accomplished in 45 min or less.

March 9, 2023