Tyson recalls chicken products Jeremy Gerrard November 17, 2015 Approximately 52,486 pounds of chicken wings that may be adulterated because of having an “off odor” scent were recalled.Read More
Minnesota pork processor announces more changes over undercover video Jeremy Gerrard November 16, 2015 Quality Pork Processors says it will adopt additional mandated measures outlined by Hormel Foods.Read More
Hershey rolls out first chocolates free of artificial ingredients Jeremy Gerrard November 16, 2015 Milk chocolate Hershey’s Kisses and bars will be made with simpler ingredients and free of artificial flavors.Read More
Taco Bell to serve only cage-free eggs by end of 2016 Jeremy Gerrard November 16, 2015 All US corporate and franchise-owned restaurants—more than 6,000 in all—will exclusively serve cage-free eggs by Dec. 31, 2016. Read More
USDA releases guide to help food processors control allergens, other hazards Jeremy Gerrard November 16, 2015 FSIS released new guidelines to assist meat, poultry and processed egg product producers. Read More
FDA finalizes more FSMA rules Jeremy Gerrard November 13, 2015 The US Food and Drug Administration finalized three more rules of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Friday. Read More
Gorton’s simplifies its list of ingredients Jeremy Gerrard November 13, 2015 Frozen seafood producer Gorton’s will introduce new, cleaner recipes for all the brand’s products by the end of 2017.Read More
FSIS HACCP validation workshop offered at IPPE Jeremy Gerrard November 13, 2015 The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) will host an Achieving FSIS HACCP Validation Workshop at the 2016 IPPE. Read More
Campbell’s recalls SpaghettiOs over potential choking hazard Jeremy Gerrard November 13, 2015 The company says pieces of red plastic from part of the can lining were found in a small number of 14.2 ounce cans.Read More
TECH FLASH Millennials and the food industry A new report shows US Millennials are wary of large food manufacturers. Jeremy Gerrard November 13, 2015 Forty-three percent of US Millennials do not trust large food manufacturers compared to 18 percent of non-Millennials. Read More