Imagine a seemingly minor labeling error causing a nationwide recall, costing a food manufacturer millions, and damaging consumer trust. Undeclared allergens, incorrect nutritional information, and illegible date codes are just a few packaging mistakes that can trigger costly and reputation-damaging events.
As part of the educational campaign, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) has been releasing a series of social media posts this week to showcase the work conducted by department staff to ensure the state’s food supply is safe.
Researchers recently demonstrated the inadequacy of an industry standard quality test—Laboratory Pasteurization Count—for raw, organic milk, as it cannot sufficiently differentiate between groups of bacteria.
For those leading the food and beverage industry, there is tremendous opportunity for growth—but with growth comes risks that can negatively impact operations, profitability, and reputation.
Hygiena has recently launched its RapiScreen Beverage Kit, a new product for microbiological contaminant screening that obtains results in less than 30 minutes after a preliminary incubation period.
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