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Recalls: 2017 in review

Shawn Stevens
Shawn Stevens
February 22, 2018
While the total pounds of USDA-regulated products recalled in 2017 was less than the totals in 2016, there were 10 more recalls in 2017 than in 2016.
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Pilgrims Pride
Food Safety

Breaded chicken patties recalled due to possible contamination

More than 100,000 pounds of product may be contaminated with rubber
Casey Laughman
Casey Laughman
February 19, 2018

Waco, Texas-based Pilgrim's Pride Corp. has recalled more than 100,000 pounds of ready-to-eat breaded chicken patties that may be contaminated with rubber.


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Meijer Yogurt Recall

Meijer recalls yogurt after customer finds glass

No injuries have been reported, but there was a possible risk of contamination at the manufacturing facility.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
February 9, 2018
Meijer has voluntarily recalled select Meijer branded Greek and low-fat yogurt as a precautionary measure after a customer found glass in its yogurt cups.
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TOMRA Steven Van Geel

How to avoid becoming a toxic brand

Steven van Geel
October 3, 2017
Implementing sorting technology can significantly reduce the risk of contamination from aflatoxins and foreign material, driving up food safety on the production line and offering a smart investment for processors and manufacturers.
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Marathon hot dogs

Hot dogs recalled due to possible contamination

Bone fragments found in hot dog and sausage items
Casey Laughman
Casey Laughman
July 17, 2017

Bronx, N.Y.-based Marathon Enterprises is recalling more than 7.1 million pounds of hot dog products that may be contaminated with bone fragments.


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Chicken bites recall

Chicken bites recalled due to possible bone fragments

Recall announced after bone found in product
Casey Laughman
Casey Laughman
June 30, 2017

Vernon, Calif.-based Overhill Farms, Inc., is recalling more than 50,000 pounds of chicken bites that may be contaminated with bone fragments.


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Eckrich

Sausage products recalled due to possible contamination

Products may have pieces of metal
Casey Laughman
Casey Laughman
May 26, 2017

Armour Eckrich meats has announced a recall of more than 90,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage products that may be contaminated with pieces of metal.


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Hot dog recall

Hot dogs recalled due to possible metal contamination

Recall includes Nathan’s Famous brand
Casey Laughman
Casey Laughman
May 22, 2017

Cincinnati-based John Morrell and Co. is recalling more than 210,000 pounds of ready-to-eat hot dogs that may be contaminated with metal. 


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Detection devices are strong preventative tools, but do not eliminate all incidents of foreign-object contamination

Foreign-object contamination: Under the radar

Despite the advances in X-ray and metal detection systems, keeping meat and poultry totally free of foreign objects remains an ongoing processor challenge.
Rich Mitchell
Richard Mitchell
May 2, 2017

Technology is not the end-all when it comes to safeguarding meat and poultry from foreign-object contamination.


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