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FDA issues proposed rules focusing on imported food
Two more proposed rules relating to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) were released Friday by FDA. The rules focus on the safety of imported ... continue reading »
Urschel breaks ground on new manufacturing facility
Urschel has broken ground on its new manufacturing facility in Chesterton, Ind., officially starting work on a project valued at more than $80 milli... continue reading »
Ecolab program designed for reduced-temperature water
Ecolab has introduced the Advantis FC Cleaning Program, a high-foaming, chlorinated alkaline cleaner specially formulated for use with reduced tempe... continue reading »
3M Food Safety offers kit for Listeria monocytogenes
3M Food Safety has introduced its 3M Molecular Detection Assay Listeria monocytogenes. This is the fourth test available for the company’s Mol... continue reading »
Scale interface now available for SIMBA system
Dynamic Systems, a software developer specializing in barcode data collection, has announced a scale interface for SIMBA Food & Produce Tracking... continue reading »
Clean Water Alternatives
When it comes to processing fresh-cut produce, one element is just as important as the produce itself.
Water. It rinses and sanitizes every s... continue reading »
Companies plan special activities at PMA foodservice show
Three companies are each planning special events for the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Foodservice Conference July 25-27 in Monterey, Calif. ... continue reading »
3M introduces new pathogen test technology
The 3M Petrifilm Salmonella Express System is a new pathogen detection technology now available worldwide. The new system has already received Per... continue reading »
Clean Partners: Birko, Crunch Pak collaborate on fresh-cut sanitation
Crunch Pak and Birko are two entirely separate companies, yet both make it clear that they have a partnership that goes deeper than that of the basi... continue reading »
3M E. coli assay receives certification from AFNOR
The 3M Molecular Detection Assay for E. coli O157 (including H7) has been granted an NF validation certification from AFNOR Certification for its ab... continue reading »
