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Choice Products USA, LLC of Eau Claire, WI, is recalling 275 - 3 lb. tubs of Peanut Butter Cookie Dough, because it may contain undeclared milk from milk chocolate chips.

Hygiena, a company in rapid microbial detection, monitoring, and identification technology, has introduced the BAX System Free DNA Cleanup Kit, which degrades external contaminant target DNA, further reducing the possibility of false positive results during polymerase chain reaction (PCR) runs.

The 2017 FDA Food Code is a key component of a public health framework for maintaining a safe food supply and strengthening our nation's food protection system.

FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, are investigating an outbreak of 14 illnesses caused by E. coli O103 in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Texas and Utah.

Food Safety Strategies was recently able to speak with Austin Lowder, Ph.D., food science manager at JBTAvure, about the future of HPP and its benefits for both consumers and food companies.

Madison Chemical has introduced ProClean PAN WASH, a liquid moderately alkaline cleaner designed for use in the food, dairy, and beverage processing industries. 

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado-based natural grocery chain, is recalling Natural Grocers brand 8 ounce Peanut Clusters Dark Chocolate Non-GMO because the product contains undeclared almond and milk allergens.

In the agriculture market, sensor data is enabling farmers to operate more effectively.

Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a warning letter issued to Jimmy John’s Franchise LLC for engaging in a pattern of receiving and offering for sale adulterated fresh produce, specifically clover sprouts and cucumbers.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of Paul Kiecker to serve as administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).