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Sealing the Gaps: Why Hidden Spaces Under Equipment Could Be Your Biggest Sanitation Risk

In today’s food and beverage manufacturing environments, sanitation isn’t just about the visible surfaces, it’s about the spaces we don’t see. One of the most overlooked vulnerabilities lies at the base of equipment legs on the floor. While these design choices allow for easier cleaning around equipment, they create a hidden challenge: inaccessible gaps where

May 29, 2025 Bob Manning allergens, bacterial contamination, contamination, failure prevention, FDA, foodandbeverage, FSIS, listeria monocytogenes, manning resource, Pooling Water, prevent recalls, recall management, recall prevention, salmonella, USDA 0 Comments

May 18, 2025 – May 24, 2025 – 17 F&B Recalls (14 FDA, 3 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 5/24/25 – Food & Beverage – Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing – Undeclared allergen – soy. “The supplier identified the problem during a routine inspection of label proofs from a completed production batch. This recall was initiated because the product contains soy,

May 28, 2025 Bob Manning allergens, bacterial contamination, contamination, FDA, foodandbeverage, foreign materials, FSIS, listeria monocytogenes, manning resource, prevent recalls, recall management, recall prevention, salmonella, undeclared ingredients, USDA 0 Comments

If Your Stainless-Steel Tank Looks Like This, It’s Time to Investigate

Discoloration on the inside of your stainless-steel tank, whether it’s rouging, rainbow hues, or rust-like stains—should raise an immediate red flag. These marks aren’t just cosmetic; they’re indicators that something has shifted in your CIP (Clean-In-Place), sterilization, production process, or even your recent maintenance work. If this discoloration is new for your operation, it’s a

May 28, 2025 Bob Manning allergens, bacterial contamination, contamination, Corrosion Resistance, foodandbeverage, foodmanufacturing, prevent recalls, recall management, recall prevention, Rouging, Stainless Steel 0 Comments

Rework Roulette: Are You Managing Risk or Just Spinning the Wheel?

Rework is one of the biggest challenges in manufacturing plants, often lurking in warehouse corners, cluttered and unmanaged. But before diving into reworking defective products, ask yourself: Is it worth it? Too often, the cost savings of rework barely offset the risks: ❌ Using near-expiry products increases bacterial loads and can reduce shelf-life of new

May 27, 2025 Bob Manning allergens, bacterial contamination, failure prevention, FDA, foodandbeverage, foreign materials, listeria monocytogenes, prevent recalls, recall advisor, recall management, recall prevention, Rework, salmonella, undeclared ingredients, under processed, USDA 0 Comments

Is Your Plant a Pest Hotel? The One Overlooked Barrier That Could Save You Millions!

Let’s be honest, everyone loves audit day when the seals on your dock doors look pristine. But what about the rest of the year? Dock and door seals are one of the simplest, most effective ways to prevent pest infiltration. Yet, these essential barriers are often overlooked until it’s too late. Every food safety audit

May 27, 2025 Bob Manning bacterial contamination, contamination, failure prevention, FDA, foodandbeverage, FSIS, listeria monocytogenes, Mouse, pest control, recall management, recall prevention, salmonella, USDA 0 Comments

Allergens, Pathogens, and Foreign Material – One Internal Failure Away

In food manufacturing, it’s often what you don’t see that poses the greatest risk. Behind the smooth walls of your mixers, blenders, and conveyors, bushings and seals are quietly working, until they fail. And when they do, the consequences can be devastating contamination, consumer injury, brand damage, and massive downtime. That’s why internal components should

May 22, 2025 Bob Manning allergens, bacterial contamination, contamination, failure prevention, foodandbeverage, foreign materials, listeria monocytogenes, Mechanical Failure, recall management, recall prevention, salmonella, undeclared ingredients 0 Comments

May 11, 2025 – May 17, 2025 – 6 F&B Recalls (4 FDA, 2 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 5/16/25 – Food & Beverage – Family Pack Vegetable Singara – Undeclared Allergen – Peanut. “The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a peanut-containing ingredient was included in the product without being declared on the label. A subsequent investigation indicates the

May 20, 2025 Bob Manning allergens, bacterial contamination, contamination, failure prevention, FDA, foodandbeverage, foreign materials, FSIS, listeria monocytogenes, prevent recalls, recall advisor, recall management, recall prevention, salmonella, USDA 0 Comments

If You See This Near Your Filler, Stop Everything

One overlooked moment can undo months of food safety discipline. Even the most spotless facility can be brought to its knees by one dirty wrench. In food and beverage manufacturing, it’s easy to focus on the visible: clean floors, hairnets, sanitized equipment. But what about the maintenance cart that just rolled in from the utility

May 20, 2025 Bob Manning allergens, bacterial contamination, contamination, dirty tools, failure prevention, foodandbeverage, listeria monocytogenes, prevent recalls, recall advisor, recall management, recall prevention, salmonella 0 Comments

If You See This, Act Immediately, Your Pathogen Defense May Already Be Compromised

Doorway and foot foamers aren’t just fancy equipment, they’re one of the most effective microbial control tools in your facility’s front-line defense. But when they fail or under-perform, they silently open the door to cross-contamination, especially between high-risk areas like raw and ready-to-eat zones. These foamers are designed to neutralize pathogens as employees, carts, and

May 19, 2025 Bob Manning bacterial contamination, doorway foamers, foodandbeverage, listeria monocytogenes, Pathogens, prevent recalls, salmonella 0 Comments

The Hidden Pathogen & Safety Trap Beneath Your Feet: Is Your Floor Mat a Risk?

Anti-fatigue mats are essential for employee comfort and injury prevention, but in food and beverage manufacturing, they can quickly become a silent threat if not properly maintained. Over time, these mats develop cracks, slits, and wear that allow food debris, liquids, and soil to collect deep within. The result? A warm, moist breeding ground for

May 14, 2025 Bob Manning Anti-Fatigue Mat, bacteria, GMP, Pathogenic Risk, Safety Risk, Trip Hazard 0 Comments

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