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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
*Take a walk through your plant. *Look down at the gaskets. *Do they match? Are they in good condition? Are they where they should be—or worse, are some on the floor? If your answer isn’t a confident yes to all of those (except to being on the...
One of the most overlooked failure points in many food and beverage plants is the Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) tank. At a glance, it seems simple, a stainless-steel sink filled with parts. But beneath the surface, it could be silently setting your...
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