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People & Industry News

People and Industry News: April 2017

April 24, 2017

Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitions.

Plant Openings

Plant Openings: April 2017

April 21, 2017

Announcements about new food and beverage plant construction projects, plant renovations and plant expansions.

Food Safety

Popsicles recalled due to possible Salmonella

Popsicles sold in southeastern United States

Casey Laughman

April 19, 2017

Doraville, Ga.-based La Granja is recalling 4,000 bags of popsicles due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Regulatory Watch

FSIS updates rules for imported beef

USDA issues updated rules for Salmonella analysis of imported beef

April 19, 2017

Beef that tests positive for STEC will still be refused for entry.

Regulatory Watch

FDA issues revised guidance for genetically altered animals

The guidance deals with animals whose genomes have been intentionally altered.

April 19, 2017

The guidance applies to both the originally altered animal and its lineage.

Food Safety

Smokehouse of NY recalls smoked fish

Product recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

Casey Laughman

April 13, 2017

The Smokehouse of NY, based in Mamaroneck, NY, is recalling smoked fish products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Food Safety

Frozen peas recalled due to possible Listeria

Lakeside Foods recalls Season’s Choice Peas distributed by Aldi

Casey Laughman

April 12, 2017

Manitowoc, Wis.-based Lakeside Foods has recalled more than 1,500 packages of frozen peas due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety

Chocolate cakes recalled for undeclared allergen

Cakes had undeclared almond paste due to labeling error

Casey Laughman

April 12, 2017

Belleville, N.J.-based Orthodox Baking Co. has recalled packages of Oberlander Gluten Free Brand Chocolate Kokosh Cake due to undeclared almond paste.

Manufacturing News

Minimizing worker safety risks

April 12, 2017

The OpX Leadership Network has been busy developing new solutions groups, according to Managing Director Steve Schlegel, who provided an update at the recent PACK EXPO East 2017 Innovation Stage sessions in Philadelphia.