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...
Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 5/9/25 – Food & Beverage – Breads, bagels, cookies and croutons – Products may contain undeclared eggs, soy, and milk. “The recall was initiated after it was...
Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 5/3/25 – Food & Beverage – Tomatoes – Potential Foodborne Illness – Salmonella “Hanshaw & Capling Farms initiated the recall due to the possible...
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 after Mauna Loa’s internal quality control...
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 and young children. “We are issuing a second press...
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, and operational discipline. Here’s why floors and drains...
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