Stark Group International recalled Ritter Sport KAFFEESPLITTER dark chocolate bars from Germany because they may contain milk allergens not noted on the labels.

Alfa International Seafood Inc. recalled refrigerated yellowfin tuna steaks because they might cause a type of food poisoning from fish that have begun to spoil.

Hometown Food Company recalled about 375 cases of Martha White Gluten-Free Sweet Cornbread Muffin Mix after quality testing detected gluten.

Conagra Brands recalled 2,200 cases of Udi’s Classic Hamburger Buns that might contain small pieces of white plastic from a dough scraper.

The Kroger grocery chain recalled fresh yellowfin tuna steaks from stores in 16 states because some consumers had signs of poisoning from improper chilling, the FDA announced.

Mountain Mel’s Essential Goods recalled three types of herbal tea for possible salmonella contamination. The products used fennel seed recalled by Mountain Rose Herbs in Oregon.

Nature’s One recalled PediaSmart Soy Vanilla Beverage Mix after learning in a routine vendor document review that milk or a milk derivative was added to the natural flavor, the company announced.

In the food and beverage industry, any process instrument used for temperature, pressure, flow or level measurement that contacts product must meet hygienic requirements designed to provide cleanable surfaces and avoid areas capable of retaining contaminants or facilitating bacteria growth. These rules exist for good reason, but until recently machinery and process designers had to settle for workable but basic instrumentation due to the limited configurations available for meeting sanitary requirements.

The food industry is undergoing rapid change, much of which is driven by high consumer and retailer expectations when it comes to food freshness, quality, safety and expedience. That’s a tall order for brands to fill while also focusing on innovation and adapting packaging to align with changing retail trends such as e-commerce.