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Foreign material such as glass, wood, metal, fruit pits, bone or stones have the potential to cause injury.  

As a result of the increase in food allergies, every restaurant operator and foodservice professional is on notice. Not only are tastes changing due to dietary restrictions, menu design now has life or death consequences—and operators are looking for solutions.  

Ishida IX-GA X-ray technology can enhance a food processor's product safety program by detecting not only foreign objects but also imperfections unrelated to contamination.

Most often, allergies and intolerance are not life threatening, but avoidance of certain foods is the only way to prevent adverse response.

Companies delivering high-quality nutritional beverage products to consumers face many obstacles that can be overcome using standardized processes and practices.

The article highlights an interview with Fred Hayes, director, technical services, Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute on international packaging issues.

Although the importance of reducing antibiotic resistance is universally acknowledged, the details of how to identify best management practices and environmental Critical Control Points remain to be articulated.  

The use of recycled materials in food packaging applications is governed by the same principles that apply to all food packaging.

The best approach to protect your product from chemical contamination is to identify the hazards in your ingredients before they can affect your final product.  

Thermal treatments are critical in controlling food-borne pathogens in ready-to-eat meat and poultry products.