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Walmart, Sam's Club utilize blockchain technology to achieve end-to-end food traceability

The aim is to now extend the technology to help reduce the number of people who fall ill during food incidents while at the same time reducing losses for retailers and suppliers during a recall.

October 4, 2018

Walmart, Bentonville, Ark., and Sam’s Club will ask suppliers of leafy greens to implement real-time, end-to-end traceability back to the farm using blockchain technology by this time next year.

Food Safety

Whole Foods recalls tortilla chips due to undeclared allergen

White corn tortilla chips have undeclared milk

Casey Laughman

October 2, 2018

Whole Foods Market has recalled 365 Everyday Value White Corn Tortilla Chips because the product may contain undeclared milk that was not listed on the product label.

Food Safety

Automated microbiological testing helps speed up determining if food is safe

The adoption of automated or rapid methods for pathogen testing should include some kind of overall assessment of potential benefits and risks.

Richard F. Stier, M.S.

September 21, 2018

When it comes to pathogen testing, processors must choose from a number of processes, as well as whether the work will be done in-house or through a contract laboratory.

Food Safety

Cargill Meat Solutions recalls ground beef due to possible E. coli

Products were shipped to retail locations nationwide

Casey Laughman

September 20, 2018

Cargill Meat Solutions is recalling more than 132,000 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli.

Blockchain-based pilot tracks cattle from ranch to table

Beefchain.io, the blockchain traceability platform, is said to be the first in the market to verify ranch-to-table traceability.

September 20, 2018

Wyoming Certified Beef, LLC, Devils Tower, Wyo., and Germany-based TE-FOOD International partnered to develop a blockchain solution that showcases the premium living conditions of the cattle on its higher quality cuts of beef.

Fight for Food Safety

Food-safety investments may be paying off

Shawn Stevens

September 20, 2018

Despite the well-known problems this year, a careful analysis of the data reveals that there is much for the meat industry to be proud of.

Food Safety

Asian Fusion Cookies recalled for undeclared allergens

Products sold by mail contain wheat, milk and soy

September 20, 2018

Sarap Asian Fusion has recalled Asian Fusion Cookies sold through online mail orders because packages did not say they contain wheat, milk and soy. There are no reports of illnesses to date from the allergens.

Food Safety

Eggs recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination

Eggs were sold in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee

Casey Laughman

September 18, 2018

Gravel Ridge Farms has recalled its Cage Free Large Eggs due to potential contamination with Salmonella. The recall was initiated due to reported illnesses confirmed at locations using the eggs.

Evaluating the real costs of a food product recall

Michael Holleman

September 14, 2018

July was a tough month for a few manufacturers of baked snacks thanks to product recalls; the result of possible bacterial contamination.

Study: Pathogen testing to lead global food safety testing market by 2025

The processed food segment contributed about one-third share of the total market in 2017, and will continue to maintain its dominance through 2025.

September 11, 2018

Increasing cases of foodborne illnesses due to food contamination and rising consumer inclination toward better quality and safe food are expected to fuel the demand for pathogen testing in the global food safety testing market by the end of forecast period, according to a report published by Allied Market Research, Portland, Ore.

Live: May 28, 2026, at 2:00 pm EDT: From this webinar, attendees will learn why validation and verification are necessary for allergen control, and how analytical tools can support allergen management programs.

Live: June 3, 2026 at 2:00 pm EDT: Join this webinar to learn how AI is impacting food safety training, and how you can leverage AI in your programs.

Live: June 4, 2026 at 11:00 am EDT: Attend this webinar to understand how GFSI requirements are evolving and what those changes signal for quality programs at food and beverage facilities.

Food Recalls
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Walmart, Sam's Club utilize blockchain technology to achieve end-to-end food traceability

Whole Foods recalls tortilla chips due to undeclared allergen

Automated microbiological testing helps speed up determining if food is safe

Cargill Meat Solutions recalls ground beef due to possible E. coli

Blockchain-based pilot tracks cattle from ranch to table

Food-safety investments may be paying off

Asian Fusion Cookies recalled for undeclared allergens

Eggs recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination

Evaluating the real costs of a food product recall

Study: Pathogen testing to lead global food safety testing market by 2025

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