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Section: Food Safety

Eriez Names Jaisen Kohmuench as New President and CEO

Current President and CEO Lukas Guenthardt will be retiring at the end of 2023, following 12 years with the company.

November 8, 2023

Eriez President And Ceo Jaisen Kohmuench

Tyson Voluntarily Recalling 30,000 lb of Dino Chicken Nuggets

The frozen, fully cooked chicken “Fun Nuggets” may contain small, pliable metal pieces, posing a risk to consumers, especially young children.

November 6, 2023

Tyson Fun Nuggets Chicken Recall Metal Pieces

FDA Proposes Ban on Use of Brominated Vegetable Oil in Food, Drinks

Following California’s lead, the agency is considering the elimination of the food additive, while it continues the assessment of additional chemicals.

November 2, 2023

Getty Images Corn Oil 1471577535 Web

FDA Foods Coalition to Advocate for Human Foods Program Redesign

Consumer advocates, food industry representatives, public health groups, and regulators aim to push for an increased focus on prevention and improving governance at the FDA.

October 26, 2023

Fda Campus Crop

Didion Milling Officials Found Guilty in Deadly Explosion Case

OSHA and EPA investigations into the 2017 explosion at the company’s Cambria, Wis., corn mill led to the convictions of the two men.

October 18, 2023

On May 31, 2017, combustible dust explosions at the Didion Milling facility in Cambria, Wis., killed five of the 19 employees working on the night of the incident.

California Governor Signs Bill Banning 4 Widely Used Food Additives

Assembly Bill 418 prohibits the use of red dye 3, potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil, and propylparaben due to health concerns.

October 9, 2023

Eriez Names Daryl Leach as CFO and Treasurer

Leach’s initial goal will be to connect with teams to gain a deeper understanding of Eriez’ global business, operations, and culture.

September 27, 2023

Eriez Cfo Daryl Leach

Department of Labor Investigating Child Labor at Tyson, Perdue

The move follows a New York Times Magazine article that disclosed cleaning contractors have been employing migrant children to work overnight shifts at Tyson and Perdue plants in Virginia.

September 24, 2023

FDA Sends Warning Letters to 3 Infant Formula Manufacturers

The letters to ByHeart, Mead Johnson Nutrition (Reckitt), and Perrigo Wisconsin were issued as part of the FDA’s efforts to help ensure the industry is producing infant formula under the safest conditions possible.

September 1, 2023

Engilico to Debut In-Line Seal Inspection Solutions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth #C-5613! Engilico will debut the AI-based HyperScope and SealScope in-lnline seal inspection solutions.

August 28, 2023

Ai Based Hyper Scope In Lnline Seal Inspection Solution

Mettler-Toledo to Exhibit New Product Inspection Systems at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth #C-1814! Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection Group will showcase two new x-ray inspection systems, the X12 and X32 ideal for small- to medium-sized packaged foods and pharmaceuticals.

August 28, 2023

X Ray Inspection System

DOC Issues Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Investigations

The Department of Commerce investigations involved tin mill products from Canada, the People’s Republic of China, Germany, the Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the United Kingdom.

August 18, 2023

FrieslandCampina to Pay $2.88 Million for Environmental Violations

The company will pay a fine and implement an environmental protection project at its food production facility in central New York to resolve violations of the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and New York state law.

August 11, 2023

Trader Joe’s Issues 4th Food Recall

In one week, the company has recalled its Almond Windmill Cookies, Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, and now, its Fully Cooked Falafel.

August 2, 2023

Department of Labor Program to Address Workplace Hazards

U.S. Department of Labor

The new OSHA national emphasis program is aimed at preventing and reducing workplace hazards in warehouses, distribution centers, and more.

August 1, 2023

Yoran Imaging to Introduce Thermal Imaging Inspection & Data Capture Technology at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth #N-10942! Yoran Imaging will introduce its thermal imaging inspection and data capture technology for food and beverage and pharma applications.

July 13, 2023

Yoran Imaging Thermal Imaging Inspection & Data Collection

Device Management Software

METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth #C-1814! Mettler-Toledo’s Version 2.6 for its ProdX inspection device management software is suitable for a wide range of bulk and packaged food applications.

July 13, 2023

Mt Prod X 2 6 Display

Monogram Foods Cited for Child Labor Law Violations

U.S. Department of Labor

Court enters judgment requiring future compliance after investigation finds two teens employed illegally at the company's meat processing plant in Minnesota.

July 11, 2023

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