A Listeria monocytogenes outbreak connected to frozen supplemental shakes distributed to foodservice and long-term care facilities has sickened at least 38 people across 21 states.
IFT's Sara Bratager talks about the Food Safety Modernization Act, the Food Traceability Rule, the importance of data standardization and how it can help with preventing and managing recalls.
The recall is out of an abundance of caution following a notification from the company’s supplier that the “easy-open,” pull-tab can lid on limited products encountered a manufacturing defect that may compromise the integrity of the product seal.
Trevor Craig, corporate senior technical director of engagement and consulting at Microbac Laboratories, covers developing an allergen risk assessment, ensuring product label accuracy and creating a recall plan.
These meat and poultry products were shipped to other establishments and distributors nationwide, then distributed to restaurants, schools and institutions.
A wide-ranging interview with food safety leader Frank Yiannas explores initiatives taken on by Revol Greens and delves into common pitfalls affecting safety in food and beverage production.
The voluntary recall includes additional pet food products, with Best By Dates before 10/31/24, made at its Mount Pleasant facility, due to the products' potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.