In September, FDA issued the final rule for preventive controls for human food as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). As expected, validation that the baking process provides a kill step for pathogens was part of the rule.
Bakers, snack producers, equipment manufacturers and others can learn about equipment and plant design for allergen and pathogen control in low-moisture foods at the annual event.
The sentences handed down in September to two Georgia peanut butter manufacturers for distributing Salmonella-tainted peanut products should be a profound lesson for not just the food industry, but for the industry in general.
Key Technology's new VERYX digital sorting platform is a suite of belt- and chute-fed sorters that offer high-performance capabilities and share a common user interface.
