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COMPASS optical sorter for vegetables

Key Technology Introduces COMPASS Optical Sorter for Vegetable Processing

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
March 12, 2026

The system was developed for vegetable processors handling multiple SKUs, mixed products, and frequent production changeovers. COMPASS is ideal for fresh and individually quick frozen (IQF) corn, peas, and green beans.


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Food Safety Five Ep. 23: One of 2025’s Hottest Topics—Microplastics in Food

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Bailee Henderson
January 6, 2026

This episode of Food Safety Five discusses a food safety issue that was covered in some of our most-read scientific articles of 2025: microplastics release from food contact materials and contamination of food.


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Top Ten Food Safety Scientific Studies of 2025

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Bailee Henderson
December 29, 2025

The top ten food safety research projects that excited Food Safety Magazine’s audience the most in 2025 covered Listeria monocytogenes (especially related to biofilms), microplastics, Escherichia coli, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), avian influenza in dairy, microbial threats in irrigation water, and food allergens.


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Key COMPASS optical sorter for leafy greens

Key Unveils COMPASS Optical Sorter for Foreign Material in Leafy Greens

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
December 12, 2025

The new COMPASS optical sorter from Key Technology combines high-performance foreign material contamination detection and removal with gentle, hygienic product handling to help processors enhance food safety and operational efficiency.


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EFSA to Publish Scientific Advice on Risks of Microplastics in Food by End-2027

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
December 9, 2025

To close significant knowledge gaps and inform measures to protect consumers, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has been requested by Parliament to deliver a scientific opinion on the potential health risks posed by microplastics in food, water, and air.


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Mettler Toledo Unveils X3 X-Ray Series for Bulk Foods Inspection

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
December 4, 2025

Mettler Toledo Product Inspection Group has introduced its new X3 Series of bulk flow X-ray inspection systems for physical contamination detection. Typical applications include fruits and vegetables, nuts, pulses, confectionery, and cereals.


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FDA Petitioned to Ban PVC Gloves for Food Handling Due to Inadequate Food Safety

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Bailee Henderson
November 21, 2025

Glove manufacturer Eagle Protect PBC has submitted a petition to FDA urging the agency to prohibit the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC or vinyl) disposable gloves for food handling in the U.S., citing compliance gaps, poor durability, and chemical risks.


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Mettler Toledo to Host Free X-Ray Inspection Webinar

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
November 19, 2025

The December 3 live webinar will focus on challenges associated with bone contamination in meat and poultry applications, describe the benefits of dual-energy X-ray inspection, and feature a live demonstration of X-ray inspection technology.


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Eagle Tall PRO XSDV

Eagle Unveils Next Gen Eagle Tall PRO XSDV X-Ray

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
November 12, 2025

The latest generation of Eagle Product Inspection’s Tall PRO XSDV detection accuracy for contaminants in food products such as glass, metal, stone, or rubber—especially in complex or multi-layered packaging formats.


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Food Safety Five Ep. 19: Biofilms in Hoses; Listeria and Campylobacter on Retail Meats

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Bailee Henderson
November 4, 2025

This episode of Food Safety Five discusses hoses as reservoirs for biofilms in food processing facilities, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes and Campylobacter on retail beef and chicken, a new Salmonella serovar database, and microplastics release from food contact materials.


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