As regulatory expectations tighten, food manufacturers are under increasing pressure to ensure ingredient safety and maintain compliance. To support processors of dry bulk products in meeting the latest requirements from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), and other global authorities, Eagle Product Inspection has upgraded its Bulk 415 PRO X-ray inspection system. The enhanced system delivers improved detection accuracy and robust compliance documentation—helping reduce the risk of costly recalls and keeping production lines audit-ready.

Dry bulk ingredients such as grains, nuts, seeds, powders, cereals, and dry mixes present distinct inspection challenges. These free-flowing products are often processed in large volumes, where even a small contaminant—like a shard of glass or a metal fragment—can compromise an entire batch. Multiple processing stages further increase the risk of foreign material introduction.

The Bulk 415 PRO is engineered to meet these challenges with precision. Its optimized conveyor design ensures consistent product flow, while a flap reject mechanism isolates and removes only the contaminated portion, minimizing product loss and maintaining operational efficiency.

Recent enhancements to the Bulk 415 PRO are designed to improve both food safety outcomes and regulatory readiness:

• Material Discrimination X-ray (MDX) Dual Energy differentiates between organic and inorganic materials for more accurate contaminant detection
• SimulTask PRO Imaging Software offers enhanced image contrast and detail to support rigorous quality control
• TraceServer Data Management centralizes compliance records and identifies recurring process issues such as overfill or underfill, supporting continuous improvement.

These features provide processors with a single source for audit documentation, streamlining inspections and reinforcing quality assurance programs.

Beyond compliance, the Bulk 415 PRO is built for operational excellence. Its intelligent reject system reduces waste, while its design simplifies sanitation procedures, ensuring food safety without slowing production.

Eagle Product Inspection: www.eaglepi.com