Plant Rehabilitation Planning, preparation can help make plant rehabilitation projects successful When the time comes for a renewal project, be sure to plan ahead. Casey Laughman September 13, 2017 Successful plant rehabilitation projects require proper planning.Read More
Food Safety Meat products recalled due to undeclared allergens Products contain soy and wheat that are not on the product label Casey Laughman August 28, 2017 Oakland, Calif.-based Blossom Foods, LLC, is recalling more than 15,000 pounds of beef, chicken and pork products due to an undeclared allergen.Read More
Food Safety EU Poultry recalls reach highest level since 2002 As poultry becomes more popular meat in Britain, recalls increase Casey Laughman August 10, 2017 A new report says that recalls of chicken and other poultry meats are at their highest level in the EU since 2002.Read More
Ready-to-eat ham recalled due to undeclared allergen Malted barley not declared on product label Casey Laughman August 7, 2017 Westminster, Md.-based Hahn Brothers, Inc. has recalled more than 115,000 pounds of ready-to-eat ham products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. Read More
Regulatory Watch FDA amends carcinogenicity testing requirements Updated regulations eliminate requirement that a sponsor conduct oral, chronic, dose-type studies. Casey Laughman July 27, 2017 The Food and Drug Administration is amending the regulations governing carcinogenicity testing requirements for food-producing animals.Read More
Hot dogs recalled due to possible contamination Bone fragments found in hot dog and sausage items Casey Laughman July 17, 2017 Bronx, N.Y.-based Marathon Enterprises is recalling more than 7.1 million pounds of hot dog products that may be contaminated with bone fragments.Read More
Chicken bites recalled due to possible bone fragments Recall announced after bone found in product Casey Laughman June 30, 2017 Vernon, Calif.-based Overhill Farms, Inc., is recalling more than 50,000 pounds of chicken bites that may be contaminated with bone fragments.Read More
USDA announces halt to importing of fresh Brazilian beef Policy is result of higher rejection rates Casey Laughman June 23, 2017 The United States Department of Agriculture has announced the suspension of imports of fresh beef from Brazil.Read More
Allergen Control Successful allergen control requires close attention to detail Preventing contamination requires careful planning and regular evaluation of the plan. Casey Laughman June 14, 2017 Pay close attention to the details to develop a comprehensive, robust allergen control plan that can be easily modified as needed.Read More
Chicken tenders recalled due to undeclared allergen Milk not declared on label Casey Laughman June 9, 2017 Portland, Maine-based Advance Pierre Foods has recalled more than 54,000 pounds of chicken products due to undeclared milk.Read More