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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Reduce rack maintenance and barrel damage with our sanitary and durable Rack-Master™ plastic wine barrel racks. Unparalleled impact strength, compatibility with existing barrel rack systems and a warranty offering twice the coverage of the nearest competitor, results in a thoughtfully designed solution for your barrel rack needs. Great for wineries, breweries and distilleries - they are especially ideal for tasting [...]

A Workhorse for Your Facility - We’ve selected a quality hopper that has proven itself as a must-have storage and bulk material handling workhorse. Our high performance hopper is designed for optimal use in your food processing, pharmaceutical / health & nutrition, agricultural and industrial facility. It is ideal for handling a variety of materials: powders and granules, cereals, tablets [...]

With the increase in therapies and other consumer products derived from cannabis and its components, including cannabidiol (CBD), various federal, state and county agencies are beginning to regulate the industry for compliance. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sets high standards for food and pharmaceutical industries to ensure the safety of the consumer. CBD-based food products fall under existing food [...]

The NC Craft Brewers Conference and Trade Expo (NC CBC) is just around the corner! We invite you to drop by our booth (T37) to talk about how we can help make your job easier. It’s important that your brewery has the proper cleaning and material handling tools to stay FSMA compliant. Union Jack offers a great selection of [...]

Meat and poultry processing plants must meet strict federal standards and regular USDA inspections. The importance of food safety and sanitation is paramount to sustaining profitability and a reputation for quality. Poor sanitation practices can contribute to outbreaks of food borne illnesses. A review of the economic impact of recent product recalls can underscore the [...]