Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 4/26/25 – Food & Beverage – Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias – Undeclared cashew, almond. “The recall was initiated
Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 4/18/25 – Food & Beverage – Gerber® Soothe N Chew® Teething Sticks – Potential choking hazard for babies
In a well-run facility, floors do more than support your operations, they reflect them. A floor in good repair isn’t just about appearances; it signals a culture of safety, accountability,
Sometimes it takes a near miss to spark real improvement. In this case, it was debris, small splinters from pails that had been stored on in storage racks underneath broken
It’s always the simple things that come back to bite you. I’ve seen this too many times in both food and beverage facilities: a small leak at a valve or
It doesn’t drip every day, but when it does, it can cost you everything. Condensation and roof leaks are two silent killers and brand destroyers in food and beverage facilities.
When I took over a new plant, this is what I found, employees wearing earplugs with broken cords and hairnets worn incorrectly. It might seem minor, but it was a
Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 4/11/25 – Animal & Veterinary – Puppy Mix and Kitten Mix – Salmonella & Listeria contamination. “Due to
In Week 14, allergens accounted for 45% of FDA and USDA class 1 recalls, more than bacteria and contaminants combined, each at 22%. This data highlights a persistent challenge in
Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 4/3/25 – Food & Beverage – Condiments – Potential or Undeclared Allergen-Sulfites. “The firm discovered during an internal