In 2017, there were more than 400 food recalls in the United States. Undeclared allergens and/or improper labeling led the charge as the primary source. Pathogenic organisms from Listeria Monocytogenes and Salmonella and foreign materials came in second and third, respectively.

In the modern age, traceability is becoming more and more important, both to suppliers and to end users. Technology and new software is adapting to users’ needs, and 2018 brings new advancements in both areas.

Heartland Catfish Company, based in Itta Bena, Mississippi, has announced a recall of almost 70,000 pounds of catfish products due to possible contamination by leucomalachite green.

LOTTE International is recalling 1.48-ounce packages of chocolate biscuits due to undeclared peanuts.