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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting normal operations for countless food and beverage manufacturers. Limited staff from illness, layoffs or social distancing requirements, additional sanitation requirements, changes in the level of production (up or down), and even facility shutdown have resulted in fewer resources and less focus on food safety sanitation. Manufacturers have a legal obligation to produce safe food and it is therefore essential that routine sanitation practices c …

If you follow FDA recalls , the words “possible foreign matter contamination” are a very common (almost weekly) cause. Put simply, it refers to any extraneous matter, whether physical, chemical or biological, found in food. And remember, food includes beverages, bottled water and nutritional products. Typically, the foreign bodies render the food unfit for human (or pet) consumption. Recalls can be very costly for food manufacturers. Indirect costs of potential fines, lawsuits, s …

The threat of emerging infectious diseases, pandemic influenza, and viral respiratory illnesses has highlighted the need to protect healthcare workers and patients. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a critical safeguard in protecting against infectious agents, especially blood borne pathogens. PPE includes gowns, lab coats, gloves, eye protection, masks / face shields and head / shoe coverings. OSHA mandates using precautions such as PPE during the treatment of patients to prevent the …

With the current need for increased sanitation and diligence due to the COVID-19 outbreak, protecting your staff and consumers is more important than ever. Cleaning, material handling and personal protective equipment (PPE) with antimicrobial qualities can add a critical extra layer of protection and microbe-fighting capability to your sanitation practices. The use of antimicrobial and hygienically-designed cleaning products reduces the spread of harmful microbes, including the risk …

It is estimated that 30% of drains in food and beverage production facilities test positive for Listeria. Is Listeria lurking in your Brewery or Food Processing Plant floor drainage systems? What is Listeria? In the past 20 years, Listeria Monocytogenes has become a major concern to the food industry. The CDC estimates that Listeria is the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness, or food poisoning, in the United States. Each year, 1,600 Americans contract listeriosis. It is usually c …