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Microplastics are widely present in commonly eaten Oregon seafood, according to a study led by Portland State University researchers.

Loma Systems recently unveiled its new X5 Pack Curtainless X-ray System, designed to eliminate traditional X-ray curtains and allow for the inspection of food without contact, ideal for lightweight or unpackaged foods. 

Mettler-Toledo recently announced its new X6 series of X-ray inspection systems for medium to large-sized packaged products in single and multiple lane applications.

In today’s food industry, a single recall can disrupt operations, damage reputations, and erode consumer trust. As food safety concerns escalate, professionals must stay ahead by implementing the latest preventive measures. 

Eagle Product Inspection’s new Short Retracting Nose Reject is a hygienic solution for removing non-conforming products from the line in food processors’ raw applications.

Key Technology’s new, easy-to-use COMPASS optical sorter for nuts identifies and removes product defects and foreign material.

The final installment in this three-part article series on PFAS discusses how the food industry might look at areas of potential exposure to PFAS, steps it might take to test for and mitigate those risks, and an update on the latest developments in PFAS litigation.
 

The new X52 Dual Energy X-ray inspection system in Mettler Toledo’s X2 Series is designed to meet the demands of challenging applications in packaged products at an affordable price point.

Combining multiplex PCR and DNA barcoding, Chapman University researchers successfully detected fraudulent adulteration in half of ginseng supplement samples tested. With 28 percent of samples still unable to be identified, the researchers call for future studies combining DNA- and chemical-based testing methods. 

UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) surveillance of food purchased at retail in 2023–2024 found 87 percent of samples to be compliant with food safety and authenticity standards. Undeclared allergens, adulteration, mislabeling, and other noncompliances were reported.