The FA3/M system is designed for mixed bulk, frozen block and plastic crate applications, making it suitable for processors handling fresh, chilled, frozen or hot-boned meat in bulk or unwrapped form.
The California-based company is adding equipment, resources and production space to accommodate production of USDA-certified meat and poultry-based products.
The agency says people sickened by listeria have recently recounted eating meat that was sliced at deli counters, including ham, turkey and liverwurst.