Recent increases in food prices not only hurt consumers, but as those involved in food manufacturing know all too well, it hurts you professionally, too.
Every day, it seems there is
another food product recall. There are condiments recalled for
potential contamination with botulism, meats that may contain Listeria
monocytogenes, candies that have undeclared allergens and snacks with
metal shavings.
Acoustic engineers are using attenuation, backscattering and other measurements of sound waves to deliver unobtrusive, low-cost inspection tools for food processors.