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Manufacturing News

New poultry, hog inspection protocols under fire

The Government Accountability Office says there is insufficient data to verify the quality or safety of food these programs could deliver.

Wayne Labs

October 11, 2013

Other media sources claim the pilot programs fail to stop contaminated meat from entering the supply chain.

Field Reports

Inspecting one jar at a time

The all-seeing X-ray eye can do it faster and better than the human eye, fulfilling this processor’s motto, “Filled and Inspected One Jar at a Time.”

Wayne Labs

October 11, 2013

The company uses the highest-quality production equipment and maintains vigilance in seeing that each jar of salsa meets the demanding standards of every other jar.

Food Safety

What GFSI can do for you

GFSI scheme owners are extending coverage to animal feeds and packaging while processors see GFSI accreditation as a stepping stone to FSMA compliance.

Wayne Labs

October 9, 2013

Processors see GFSI accreditation as a stepping stone to FSMA compliance.

FSIS says poultry producers must reassess their HAACP plans within 90 days

FDA food safety inspections suspended during government shutdown

Most Food Safety Inspection Service employees were deemed nonessential.

Shane O'Halloran

October 2, 2013

Most Food Safety Inspection Service employees were deemed nonessential.

FDA gives sneak peek at new Food Defense Plan Builder tool

Oregon firm to recall meat and poultry products produced without inspection

Siberoni has recalled 169,655 pounds of raw and frozen meat and poultry "pelmini".

Shane O'Halloran

September 17, 2013

Siberoni has recalled 169,655 pounds of raw and frozen meat and poultry "pelmini".

Sequester could cause billions of dollars in losses for meat producers

FSIS issues new foodborne illness investigation directive

The document instructs agency personnel on investigative procedures for outbreaks of foodborne illness.

Shane O'Halloran

September 10, 2013

The document instructs agency personnel on investigative procedures for outbreaks of foodborne illness.

Three states are participating in the FSIS CIS program.rs

Manufacturing News

USDA hasn’t fully implemented 2008 Farm Bill

While the new bill is making its way through Congress, USDA hasn’t fully implemented the 2008 version.

Wayne Labs

July 3, 2013

FSIS has yet to implement a new inspection program.

FSIS data shows decline in Salmonella positives in most categories

Six of eight categories demonstrated a decline.

Shane O'Halloran

July 1, 2013

Six of eight categories demonstrated a decline.

High lead or heavy metal levels in spices, such as cinnamon, typically come from three potential sources

Food Safety

Minimizing risk from raw materials

The ingredients you use reflect the quality of your product, so keep close tabs on your suppliers

Wayne Labs

June 8, 2013

Food manufacturers are launching new efforts to improve ingredient quality, make use of newer technologies and generally push greater innovation into their product offerings.