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The Importance of Hygienic Zoning to Prevent Product Contamination

June 20, 2018
As the food production environment should not be a source of biological, chemical or physical contamination, the different steps to mitigate those risks will be examined in terms of hygienic zoning.
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Investigation and Identification of Physical Contaminants in Food

June 20, 2018
Most physical contaminants of foods, such as pieces of hard plastic or wood, can cause consumers immediate injury; this includes all types of foods, including beverages, bottled water, and nutritional and functional products.
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How Should Packaging Be Addressed in Your Food Safety Program?

April 3, 2018
Does packaging pose a risk, and how should it be addressed in your food safety management system?
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Foreign-Material Reduction Programs—An Integrated Approach Using Teamwork

August 15, 2017
Foreign material can be a difficult and costly issue in food manufacturing.
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Foreign Materials in Foods: Control and Evaluation

December 14, 2016
Materials such as glass, metal, wood, plastic, bone, rocks and others are among those that the industry works very hard to keep out of raw materials, ingredients and finished goods.
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Food Safety and Security Is Not Just about Preventing Pathogens

July 19, 2016
Well-trained and observant employees can prevent food safety incidents. How do your employees stack up?
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Hazard Analysis of Incidental Condensation Contamination in Food Manufacturing Facilities

August 1, 2015
While condensation in food production facilities is a common occurrence, what truly are the hazards associated with condensation and how serious is the threat it poses?
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Checking Field Thermometer Accuracy

April 21, 2015
Need an accurate thermometer? Here’s a how-to guide for calibrating and validating your field thermometer.
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Tests Detect Protein in Corn Not Approved for Export

September 26, 2014
Romer Labs has introduced two new monitoring tools for the detection of eCry3.1Ab protein expressed by Syngenta's Agrisure Duracade insect-resistant corn.
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The Sample Has Been Taken, the Results Are In: Now What?

June 4, 2014
The success of the implementation and completion of a corrective action plan must be verified through follow-up, which may include testing.
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