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WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2015 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for those who may be impacted by Hurricane Patricia.On Friday afternoon, the National Weather Service announced Hurricane Patricia as a Category 5 hurricane in Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Forecast models have projected that after the Hurricane breaks up over Mexico, remnants of the storm will likely move northeast, bringing heavy rainfall to souther …

Good Food Concepts Recalls Beef, Pork, and Poultry Products Produced Without a Fully Implemented HACCP Plan, and MisbrandedClass I Recall127-2015Health Risk: HighOct 18, 2015WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2015 – Good Food Concepts, a Colorado Springs, Colo. establishment, is recalling approximately 12,566 pounds of beef, pork, and poultry products that were produced without a fully implemented Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan. These products are also misbranded and contain sodium n …

Global Hand Washing Day is a way to support a global and local culture of handwashing with soap, shine a spotlight on the state of handwashing in each country, and raise awareness about the benefits of handwashing with soap.1 Since 2008, Global Handwashing Day has been celebrated annually on October 15 worldwide. The Global Handwashing Day encourages school children, teachers, and families to get involved.Handwashing Saves LivesAlthough people around the world clean their hands with water, very …

Skipanon Brand Seafoods LLC Recalls all Seafood Canned Products Because of Possible Health Risk 10/10/2015 09:32 PM EDT Skipanon Brand Seafoods LLC of Warrenton, Oregon is voluntarily recalling ALL LOTS, ALL SIZES of ALL Skipanon brand seafoods canned products because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if i …

Food safety regulations are pushing the need for documented food safety management systems. Color-coding can help you manage food safety risks and increase productivity. Union Jack is proud to carry a large line of Vikan and Remco color-coded tools. Check out the color-coded tools section on our web site at www.unionjacktools.com. If you have any questions or comments, do not hesitate to contact us via e-mail at sales@unionjacktools.com or by phone at 1-800-672-8119. We are grateful …