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Mettler Toledo Introduces Rapid Inspection Systems Delivery System

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
August 13, 2026

Launching with the X12 LightningBuild X-ray inspection system and C31 LightningBuild checkweigher, the LightningBuild program offers delivery of select product inspection systems within four weeks of purchase order.


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Fortress Introduces Integrated X-Ray and Checkweigher Combo System

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
August 11, 2026

The Icon X-ray and Checkweigher Combination System features algorithmic foreign material detection, real-time product flow monitoring, IA+ filtering technology, configurable reject systems, a passive X-ray cooling generator, and data management and system oversight capabilities.


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WECO Introduces Multiscan MXV-Bulk X-Ray Inspection System for Nuts

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
August 5, 2026

WECO's MXV-Bulk X-ray inspection system identifies and rejects a variety of product defects that show no obvious external signs including empty nut shells, insect damage, and internal mold. It also removes foreign material including stones, glass, ceramics, and embedded metal.


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ABM Equipment Publishes Industry Guide for X-Ray Product Inspection

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
August 4, 2026

A new industry resource helps food processors compare X-ray inspection providers using technical capabilities, service offerings, and long-term value metrics.


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GAO Examines Microplastics Sources, Health Concerns, and Policy Challenges

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
July 23, 2026

A new publication from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) examined the growing presence of microplastics in the environment and the human body, highlighting ongoing scientific uncertainty about their health effects while outlining recent federal efforts to better understand and reduce exposure.


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Mettler Toledo Launches AI-Enabled X-Ray Inspection System for Packaged Foods

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
July 17, 2026

The X56 DXD+ is a dual-energy photon-counting X-ray inspection system designed for improved detection of low-density physical contaminants in complex packaged food applications.


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Eagle Introduces Pack 1000 PRO for X-Ray Inspection of Large Cases, Multipacks

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
July 8, 2026

The system provides 1,000 millimeters of inspection coverage and supports belt speeds of up to 76 meters per minute. An optional integrated barcode reader enables inspection of mixed cases and supports multilane production environments.


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Researchers Find Plant Extract Effectively Removes Microplastics from Drinking Water

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
June 12, 2026

Moringa oleifera seed extract could potentially serve as a sustainable alternative to conventional alum coagulants for microplastic removal in drinking water treatments, while also allowing for process simplification and cost savings.


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PPM, Key Introduce Fully Integrated Chip Processing Line

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
May 20, 2026

The line combines PPM’s frying, seasoning, and product handling systems with Key’s optical sorting technology into a unified processing solution, from slicing through packaging.


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May 1, 2026

Uniforms designed for food safety are a vital part of every food processing program, helping prevent contamination and streamline audits.


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