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Manufacturing News

FDA takes measures to promote the microbiological safety of leafy greens

May 4, 2020

To combat recurring food safety issues, FDA has come up with a plan for 2020, called the "2020 Leafy Greens STEC Action Plan."

Regulatory Watch

FDA issues final guidance during COVID-19 outbreak

Sharon Spielman

May 4, 2020

The FDA has issued final guidance for industry entitled "Temporary Policy Regarding Preventive Controls and FSVP Food Supplier Verification Onsite Audit Requirements During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency."

Food Safety

Keeping employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic

Richard F. Stier

May 4, 2020

Given the ongoing issues with the COVID-19 virus and the reactions by government, which is treating the ongoing battle as if it was a war, the food industry is going to have to step forward.

Regulatory Watch

Proposed rule to increase onion assessment rate

Sharon Spielman

May 4, 2020

The USDA has issued a proposed rule which would increase the assessment rate from $0.10 per 50-pound bag or equivalent of Walla Walla sweet onions handled to $0.15 per 50-pound bag or equivalent of Walla Walla sweet onions handled for the 2020 and subsequent fiscal periods.

Food Safety

Recalled Benefiber may have plastic from cap in the fiber powder

Bottles in 5 recalled lots sent to retailers across U.S.

Rose Shilling

April 29, 2020

GSK Consumer Healthcare recalled five lots of Benefiber supplements that may have green plastic pieces or shavings from the caps in the fiber powder.

Food Safety

Ocean Spray recalls canned cranberry drinks over sulfite concern

Contract manufacturer added the ingredient to a single lot in error

Rose Shilling

April 22, 2020

Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. recalled one lot of canned cranberry juice drinks that may contain sulfites, a preservative that can give some people an allergy-like reaction.

Food Safety

Homestead Creamery recalls unsalted butter for possible listeria

Production of product suspended during investigation

Rose Shilling

April 20, 2020

Homestead Creamery Inc. recalled ½-pound unsalted butter that might be contaminated with listeria.

Dry Processing

X-ray inspection equipment maximized detection at J&J Snack Foods

Sharon Spielman

April 20, 2020

Because some packages have foil lids, J&J Snack Foods knew this could be a problem for metal detectors. So, the company selected an X-ray system in order to maximize its detection capabilities.

Food Safety

A focus on education leads to better food safety outcomes

Richard F. Stier

April 17, 2020

When one trains, the persons being trained learn a task by rote. When the focus is education, people learn how to do a task or about a subject, why said task or subject is important, why it is essential a protocol be followed, and the potential concerns if the procedure is not followed.

Food Safety

Milk allergen alert: Chicken coating recalled

Customer complaint alerted maker to the problem

Rose Shilling

April 16, 2020

Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. recalled Essential Everyday Coat & Bake Original Chicken coating because the product might contain milk that isn’t noted on labels.